Mahonia 'Alan Postill'

RHS Plant Profile
Oregon grape 'Alan Postill'

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Berberidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
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 semi-ripe cuttings

Pruning

pruning group 8 if necessary

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free