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    Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue'

    Also Known As

    • Berberis x hortensis 'Lionel Fortescue'
    • Mahonia 'Lionel Fortescue'
    • Lionel Fortescue Oregon grape

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 7'-10'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 7a-8b

    Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue' plant details

    Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and winter yellow flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. Does well in clay and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 - 5 FT - wide, 7 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and winter
    Uses: collector plant, easy-to-grow

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: clay and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue' plant

    How to Grow Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Mahonia x media 'Arthur Menzies'

    aka Berberis x hortensis 'Arthur Menzies', Mahonia 'Arthur Menzies', Mahonia japonica x lomarifolia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Mahonia x media 'Arthur Menzies' flower, foliage by plant lust
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    Mahonia x media 'Charity'

    aka Berberis x hortensis 'Charity'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 4'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Mahonia x media 'Charity' landscape by Danger Garden
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    Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo'

    aka Berberis aquifolium 'Apollo', Oregon Grapeholly

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' foliage by plant lust
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    Mahonia x media 'Underway'

    aka Berberis x hortensis 'Underway', Mahonia 'Underway'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Mahonia x media 'Underway' foliage by plant lust
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    Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'

    aka Berberis aquifolium 'Compacta', Mahonia aquifolium 'Compactum', Mahonia aquifolium cv. 'Compactum', Compact Oregon Grape

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta' foliage by Native Sons
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