Botanical Name: Mahonia 'Golden Abundance'
Common Name: Golden Abundance Mahonia Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, clumping plant, with numerous erect basal stems and spreading branches forming a full round canopy Height 4' - 8' Spread equal or more Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun near coast; prefers partial shade inland Soil thrives in heavy, rich soils; avoid high alkaline sites Hardiness hardy (zones 4-24): prefers warm marine-climate habitats Morphology: Leaves pinnately compound, alternate; leaves 6" - 10" long, with 7-9 ovate-roundish leaflets, each with 5-10 slender spiny teeth on the margins; dark green, mostly flat Flowers bright yellow, in large terminal clusters; February - May Fruit a berry: small, oval, deep purple with a whitish bloom Propagation: hardwood cuttings Usage: a large accent shrub for its profuse display of yellow flowers and handsome holly-like foliage; barrier or background plantings; good for slopes Landscape Care: Watering periodic deep soakings; can tolerate considerable drought if given partial shade Fertilizing as needed Pruning selectively head back after blooming to control size; little is required Pests/Diseases relatively free; adapts well to most garden environments; resistant to oak root fungus Special Conditions/Other fruit attracts many birds Origin: hybrid Family: Berberidaceae Notes: |
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