Plant InformationMahonia X Media ‘Charity’ commonly known as Oregon grape is a bushy, upright evergreen shrub with pinnate leaves of 21 lance shaped leaflets with spiny edges. In the months from November all the way through until March the Mahonia X Media ‘Charity’ will bloom wonderful terminal racemes of light, summer yellow flowers across the plant which create a stunning display in a typically shaded area of the garden. Followed closely by dark purple berries which are a firm favourite with birds.
Making a wonderful specimen plant and a focal point for the garden where its evergreen foliage will continue to provide colour throughout the year. Often planted in flower beds and borders and cottage & informal gardens although suiting a more wide variety of locations and planting schemes.
Mahonia X Media ‘Charity’ care
Plant the Mahonia X Media ‘Charity’ in a shaded area of the garden, sheltered from strong cold winds. Preferring moist, well drained soils. Generally disease and pest free and minimal pruning makes this shrub a good garden plant for gardeners of all abilities. Once established this shrub shouldn’t require any pruning although may simply need a light prune in springtime any dead or damaged plants.
