Photo Mahonia aquifolium 'Smaragd'.

Mahonia aquifolium 'Smaragd'

Flower color
Green-UPOV Brown green-RHS 146A
Flower color
Yellow
Flower scent
Normal
Flower scent
Unscented
Flowering month(s)
April
Flowering month(s)
May
Inflorescence
Raceme
Leaf duration
Evergreen
Leaf margin
Dentate
Leaf, general shape
Ovate (egg-shaped)
Leaf, main color
Dark green
Light conditions
Semi-shades
Light conditions
Sunny
Moisture requirements
Well-drained
Plant height
50 - 60 cm
Plant height
60 - 70 cm
Plant height
70 - 80 cm
Plant height
80 - 90 cm
Plant height
90 - 100 cm
Plant, growth type
Erect
Soil type
Humus rich
Toxicity (if consumed)
Fairly
Winter hardness
Good (USDA-zone 5, 6)
soil pH requirement
Neutral (pH 6,5 - 7,5)
soil pH requirement
Slightly acidic (pH 4,5 - 6,5)
Cultivation
medium difficulty
Location
in the open sun or partial shade
Temperature
depending on the type
Watering
necessary for young plants
Flowering time
from autumn to spring, depending on the species
Height
up to 3 m
Transplanting
in spring
Appearance maintenance
delete damaged branches