Mahonia microphylla

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A small evergreen shrub, to around 1m high, with narrow, pinnate leaves to 35cm long, divided into pairs of glossy dark green leaflets, each 1-3cm long with a sharply pointed tip. Leaves are reddish bronze when young. Small, sweetly scented yellow flowers are borne in clusters to 13cm long in autumn, followed by blue-black berries

Scientific classification

Species: Mahonia microphylla (Mahonia microphylla)
Genus: Mahonia
Family: Berberidaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Mahonia microphylla

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Mahonia microphylla

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Mahonia microphylla care guide

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Watering: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub feed once in spring

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings from late summer to autumn

Growing

Grow in any well-drained soil in partial or deep shade; will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is not too dry. Mahonia don’t respond well to nitrogen rich fertilisers but do appreciate an annual mulch with well-rotted manure or garden compost in autumn. Water in very dry periods – water well if needed but not often

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