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Mahonia lomariifolia
Evergreen shrub
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The Mahonia lomariifolia plant species is found in E. Asia - W. China to Burma. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family.

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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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