Mahonia bealei - P9

Description
Blue-grey, round fruits emerge from these from July. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Berberis bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia japonica var. bealei.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornament * Suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * resistant to urban climates

Growth habit
Beal's mahonia is upright in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
The light yellow flowers appear in clusters from March to April. They are pleasantly scented.

fruit
The blue-grey, round fruits of Mahonia bealei are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, ground cover, woodland edge, hedge

Root
Mahonia bealei is a deep-rooting plant.