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Mahonia x media Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Mahonia x media plant species is found in A hybrid species of garden origin, M. lomariifolia x M. japonica. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Mahonia x media Family: Berberidaceae Author: Brickell. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 2 Mature Width: 3 Habitat: Not found in the wild.
Cultivation Notes: An easily grown shrub, it thrives in any good garden soil including heavy clays. Prefers a semi-shaded woodland position in a damp, slightly acid to neutral humus-rich soil. Survives under very heavy tree shade.
The fully dormant plant is hardy to about -15°c[184], though the young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts.
Commonly grown as an ornamental plant, there are several named varieties[182]. This plant often produces a good crop of fruit in April and May. It seems that a sheltered position helps to ensure a good crop, as does growing more than one cultivar together and perhaps also one or both of the parents (M. bealei and M. japonica)[K]. The cultivars 'Charity' and 'Lionel Fortescue' have both been seen on a number of occasions with heavy crops[K].
The flowers are very sweetly scented[182].
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