Perfect for beginners & those with small gardens, Mahonia is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow shrub. Mahonia aquifolium presents continual attraction in the garden. These alluring hardy shrubs have glossy, weatherproof foliage, & vibrant yellow spring blossoms. Later adding to the theatrics the leaves take on a violet flush in autumn, joined with blue-black berries. A great deterrence from unwanted visitors the Mahonia plants are prickly evergreens. Culinary uses: To acidic to eat raw, the ripe fruits can be stewed with sugar or other fruits & turned into jam, jelly or desserts. They are combined with other milder fruits to add more flavour or can be made into a lemonade-like drink. Young leaves can be simmered in water & eaten as a snack.
Height: 1m (39). Spread: 1.5m (59)