Lionel Fortescue Mahonia
Lionel Fortescue Mahonia
Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue'
Item #5358 USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 - 9
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Dramatic sprays of freeze-resistant fragrant yellow flowers contrast with a statuesque, upright branching structure with thick, lustrous, fern-shaped leaves. Shiny blue-black ornamental berries follow, often persisting through winter. This easy-care shrub has excellent resistance to black stem rust. Perfect for a woodland setting or wildlife garden. Evergreen.
- OverviewLight Needs:Full to partial shadeWatering Needs:Best with regular watering. Requires less frequent watering, once established.Average Landscape Size:
Grows to 7 to 10 ft. tall and 4 to 5 ft. wide.Key Feature:Year-round InterestBlooms:
Late fall to early winter - DetailPlant type:ShrubDeciduous/evergreen:EvergreenGrowth rate:ModerateAverage landscape size:Grows to 7 to 10 ft. tall and 4 to 5 ft. wide.Special features:Bird Friendly, Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Improved Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Year-round InterestFoliage color:Dark GreenBlooms:Late fall to early winterFlower color:YellowFlower attributesFragrant, Showy FlowersGarden styleRusticDesign IdeasUse as a bold focal point in the winter garden. Situate at the back of a border or plant as an informal hedge. Perfect for massing under the canopy of large shade trees. This disease resistant selection makes an attractive, low maintenance addition to woodland settings or wildlife gardens.
- CareCare InformationProvide well drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first few growing seasons to establish a deep, extensive root system. Prune young plants in early spring to promote dense branching. A slow-release balanced fertilizer may be applied in spring. May be pruned after flowering to maintain size.Light Needs:Full to partial shadeWatering Needs:Best with regular watering. Requires less frequent watering, once established.
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden.
