Mahonia oiwakensis subsp. lomariifolia

RHS Plant Profile

lomaria-leaved mahonia

Synonyms

Berberis lomariifolia, Mahonia lomariifolia

Shrubs

Buy this from Plant Nurseries
5 Suppliers

A large, upright evergreen shrub to 3-4m, with long, pinnate leaves with spiny leaflets. Bright yellow, slightly scented flowers in dense, upright, clustered racemes to 25cm in length, appear from late autumn into winter, followed by blue-black berries

Position

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 10–20 years
Max Spread: 1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height: 2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand

Moisture: Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full shade Partial shade

Aspect: South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H4

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Berberidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: 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: Correct
Plant Range: SW China, Myanmar

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows well in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. Will tolerate full sun if the soil is not too dry. Provide shelter from cold, drying winds. See mahonia cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in autumn or as soon as ripe. Stratified seeds germinate freely. Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Cottage and informal garden
Wildlife gardens
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

pruning group 8

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free