Mahonia 'Vulcano' (Myoy) - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * Suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * tolerates pruning * bronze shoots * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy, shade-tolerant, deer-resistant

Growth habit
Oregon grape 'Apollo' is bushy and dense in structure. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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.

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

fruit
The oval fruits of Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, ground cover, woodland edge, hedge, bird food plant

Root
Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.