Mahonia × media 'Lionel Fortescue'
Oregon grape 'Lionel Fortescue'
'Lionel Fortescue' is a large, erect evergreen shrub with spiny, pinnate leaves to 45cm in length. Flowers bright yellow, scented, in clustered upright racemes to 40cm in length. Berries blue-black
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter | Yellow | Green | Black Blue |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Berries are ornamental, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Mahonia are evergreen shrubs with leathery, pinnate leaves which are often spine-toothed, and clustered racemes of sometimes fragrant yellow flowers, sometimes followed by black or purple berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in shade or partial shade. Good for a woodland setting. See mahonia cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust and powdery mildews
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