Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue' /Lionel Fortescue Mahonia

Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue'  / Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue'
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Scientific Name: Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue'
Common Name: Lionel Fortescue Mahonia
Plant Type: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Height: 5-8 feet
Spread: 3 -5 feet
Bloom time: Winter
Flower color: Yellow
Fruit present: Summer
Fruit color: Blue, Black
Light Exposure: Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade
Drainage: Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Low
Comments: Upright, broad spreading plant that can be used as a specimen or in masses. It has light yellow flowers that are fragrant and the fruit is eaten by wildlife. Has medium green leaves that are up to 18 inches long. About one third of the oldest, lankiest growth should be pruned out yearly. Will take full sun, but prefers shade to part shade.