Mahonia aq. 'Smaragd' - 30-40 CM RB

Description
The Oregon grape 'Smaragd' (Mahonia aquifolium) is a compact small shrub with decorative fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces golden yellow flowers from April to May. The Oregon grape 'Smaragd' also has dark green, glossy leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornamental * Suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive dark red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy, shade-tolerant, deer-resistant

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Oregon grape 'Smaragd' are dark green, glossy. They are about 2 - 3 cm in size. Oregon grape 'Smaragd' turns a bright dark red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Oregon grape 'Smaragd' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Oregon grape 'Smaragd' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 50 - 60 cm and is approx. 40 - 60 cm wide. 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 golden-yellow flowers appear from April to May. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The fruits of Mahonia aquifolium 'Smaragd' are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

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

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