Mahonia trifolia - 20-30 CM C2

Description
The Mahonie (Mahonia trifolia) is an upright, spreading garden plant with decorative, black fruits. It produces yellow flowers in April this year. The Mahonie also has leathery, pinnate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with calcareous, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Mahonie are dark green, pinnate, leathery and toothed. With its green/purple-coloured foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Spread
Central America.

Growth
Mahonie is upright and spreading in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Flower
The yellow flowers appear in April.

Fruit
The black fruits of Mahonia trifolia are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Use
Ornamental shrub, tub, winter garden