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Mahonia eurybracteata Sweet Winter ('Minganpi'PBR)
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Oregon grape 'Sweet Winter'

An upright, usually unbranched, evergreen, compact shrub to 1.2m tall. The dark green pinnate leaves have widely spaced, linear to narrowly lanced-shaped, gently serrated, but spine-free leaflets. The racemes of lightly fragrant, yellow flowers are produced from autumn to winter, followed by blue-black berries

Synonyms
Mahonia eurybracteata 'Minganpi'PBR
Berberis eurybracteata 'Minganpi'
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Berberis eurybractyata Sweet Winter
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Yellow Green
Winter Yellow Green
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Berberidaceae
Native to the UK
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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, humus rich soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 8

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust and powdery mildews

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