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Mahonia lomariifolia Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Mahonia lomariifolia plant species is found in E. Asia - W. China to Burma. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Mahonia lomariifolia Family: Berberidaceae Author: Tak. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 5 Mature Width: 3 Habitat: Forests around 2000 metres[184].
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any good garden soil. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Dislikes windy positions. Prefers a shady sheltered position, growing well in woodland according to one report whilst another says that it requires a warm sunny sheltered position.
This species tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c when it is fully dormant[184], but plants can be badly damaged by cold drying winds[184] and are not fully hardy in the colder parts of Britain. The young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts.
The flowers are fragrant[245].
There is some confusion over the flowering and fruiting times of this species, I have seen some plants flowering in mid to late spring, whilst others have flowered in the winter and ripen their fruit in late spring to early summer - more research needs to be carried out in order to check if more than one species is grown under this name[K].
Very tolerant of pruning, it can be cut right back into old wood if it has outgrown its welcome[182].
Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus.
Resistant to honey fungus[88].
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