Mahonia japonica

Mahonia japonica is a popular shrub, instantly recognisable for its distinctive spiky leaves and long racemes of golden winter flowers. The blooms appear in profusion from November through to March, releasing a strong ?lily-of-the-valley? perfume. They are closely followed by blue-black berries. This reliable, evergreen shrub has a spreading, bushy habit that forms fabulous groundcover and makes an impenetrable security plant. Mahonia is adaptable and robust, thriving in challenging shaded positions where many other plants would struggle. Height: 1.5m (59). Spread: 2m (78). Mahonia japonica is a well-known shrub with distinctive spiky leaves and long racemes of golden winter flowers. From November to March, the blooms appear in profusion, emitting a strong 'lily-of-the-valley' perfume.