Mahonia (X) media 'Roundwood'

Famille: 
Berberidaceae

Larger foliage than other varieties.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climate

Zone 8: from -12°C to -7°C

Leaf color

  • Green

Flower color

  • Yellow

Sun exposure

  • Part shade

Size

150 to 200cm
1 to 2m

Ornamental interest

  • Foliage
  • Evergreen
  • Flower

Garden use

  • Massif

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

  • ORIGIN:
  • CLIMATE: Can withstand temperatures down to -15°C.
  • EXPOSURE: Partial shade.
  • SOIL: Humus-rich, fresh, well-drained, aerated.
  • GROWTH: Slow
  • PATHOLOGY:
  • PROPAGATION: Cuttings seem to us to be the best technique, because it is simple and will give young plants more quickly, with the assurance that these will be identical to the original variety.
  • PRUNING:
  • USE: Planting for flower beds.
  • MERIT:

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

  • DIMENSIONS: Can reach 1.5 m in height in 10 years.
  • PORT: Upright.
  • TRUNK:
  • BARK:
  • BRANCHES :
  • NOTE:

PHYSIOLOGY OF LEAVES

  • SHAPE: Leathery, pinnate leaves.
  • COLOUR: Bright green.
  • NOTE:

PHYSIOLOGY OF FLOWERS

  • PERIOD: Flowering from November to January.
  • FORM: Its flowers are gathered in long, upright clusters.
  • COLOUR: Bright yellow flowers.
  • NOTE: Its flowers are pleasantly fragrant.

PHYSIOLOGY OF FRUIT

  • SHAPE: Berries.
  • COLOUR: They are dark blue, almost black.
  • SEEDS :
  • NOTE: They are not edible raw, but it is possible to make jam, wine, and liqueur from them. They are eaten by birds.