Lionel Fortescue Mahonia
Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue'
SKU
05358
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.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Best with regular watering. Requires less frequent watering, once established.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Grows to 7 to 10 ft. tall and 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
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| Bloom Time | Late fall to early winter |
| Design Ideas | Use 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Improved Disease Resistance, Naturalizes Well, Ornamental Berries, Shade Loving, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Best with regular watering. Requires less frequent watering, once established. |
Provide 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-9
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