Mahonia x media ‘Winter Sun’

Mahonia - Winter Sun

                                     ID#  841

 

Stonehenge

 
 

Additional Information: purchased  2 more plants from Southern States Garden center/ Carrboro, NC . One plant provided by lanscape contractor. A total of 3 plants.

 
  Stonehenge
 
HEIGHT X SPREAD: 7- 10 ft x 4-5 ft PLANT TYPE: Evergreen shrub GROWTH RATE: fast TEXTURE: fine LIGHT: Full sun to part shade WATER: medium to dry. Tolerates drought once establish SOIL: tolerates many types
As observed in Eastern NC. BLOOMS: Yellow cluster in late winter developing bright purple grape like seeds that attract birds. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A KEY FEATURES: This hybrid mahonia is tough. It will grow well in full sun to dappled shade. It prefers a well-drained soil, but will tolerate sandy sites and clay. Once established it is drought tolerant, although plants in full sun can yellow if kept excessively dry.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Stonehenge Planted in backyard to hide well structure. -winter 2013-14 top flowers were eaten by deer. Since I spray the plants and treat soil with Deer repellent. Will see next winter if flowers are not touch. Otherwise plant is doing well.

Frond-like leaves develop in whorls along its coarsely branched stems. Great sprays of fragrant, yellow flowers in dense, upstanding inflorescences appear in late fall or early winter. Flowers develop into grape-like clusters of wax-coated black berries by late summer and autumn. Beautiful foliage and upright growth habit make this hybrid mahonia a strong focal point in the garden.

June 2014

Fruit sample

Waiting for flowers!