Mahonia eurybracteata subsp. ganpinensis 'Chalingba'
Oregon grape 'Chalingba'
An evergreen shrub with beautiful, long, leathery, leaves with two to four soft spikes along them - the leaves are slightly narrower than many other Mahonias. Evergreen apart from the absolute coldest winters and bearing the classic bright yellow flowers in autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 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 |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich moist but well-drained soil, suited to full or partial shade in a sheltered position but tolerant of sun if soil is not too dry. See mahonia cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by layering or stem cuttings in June and July
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Prune every other year to encourage bushy growth - pruning group 8.
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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