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Mahonia nitens

Mahonia nitens

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Mahonia
Family: Berberidaceae

About this plant

An evergreen shrub to around 1.2m tall with glossy green, spiny pinnate leaves that emerge coppery-red when young. Yellow autumn flowers borne in upright racemes emerge from red buds and are followed by dark blue fruits in winter

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in partial or deeper shade. It will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is not too dry

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years