Mahonia taronensis
An evergreen shrub to around 1.5m high, with a low-growing habit and pinnate leaves to 40cm long, divided into pairs of narrow, glossy olive green leaflets with spiny edges. Small yellow-green flowers are borne in short clusters in autumn and winter, and are followed by blue berries
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Yellow Green | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Suckering
- 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
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 seed, by semi-ripe cuttings from late summer to autumn, or by division, removing offsets in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 8. Remove suckers to control spread
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
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