Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Black | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit is ornamental, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
x Mahoberberis are evergreen shrubs representing hybrids between species of Mahonia and Berberis, with variably spiny leaves which ma be simple or pinnate, and small yellow flowers in compact clusters in late spring or early summer
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any soil and in any aspect
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
No pruning required, but will withstand being cut back hard for restorative pruning. Remove one or two older branches every few years
Pests
Berberis sawfly may be a problem
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and sometimes by honey fungus
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