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Berberis x media
Lily of the Valley Bush
Origin: A hybrid between two Asian species, Berberis (Mahonia) japonica and Berberis (Mahonia) lomariifolia.
| Family |
| Berberidaceae |
| Genus |
| Berberis |
| Species |
| x media |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Synonyms |
| Mahonia x media (Name changed to Berberis x media in 2019) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -21° |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -10° |
| Height |
| 2 m |
| Spread |
| 2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Evergreen shrub with yellow flowers in the winter and clusters of blueberries in the spring. Short unbranched stems with glossy green leaves. |
| Landscape |
| Specimen plant that has autumn and winter interest. Can be used in mass and group plantings or for screening purposes. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers semi-shaded woodland in damp, slightly acidic soil. Can grow in full shade to full sun situations if sufficient soil moisture is present. |
| Shape |
| Upright form, with age the plant will begin to become rounded. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Erect raceme of yellow flowers and dark green leaflets. |
| Pests |
| Leaf rusts and white flies. Some damage to leaves by a looper caterpillar. Fungal leaf spots and Galls as well. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Smooth and glossy with a purple tinge on multi-stemed trunks. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Lateral buds are small and less than 1 cm. Terminal buds larger, 2- 3 cm and are ovoid with 6 bright orange and red scales. |
| Leaf Description |
| Pinnate structure and approximately 17-21 leaflets. Leaves have spiny teeth on the edges. Individual leaves are 6-11 cm in length and 2.5-4 cm in width. Deep green and glossy on top and yellow-green underneath. |
| Flower Description |
| Flower is slightly fragrant. Grouped into lemon yellow clusters at the end of the branches. Racemes approximately 20 per cluster. Racemes are 25-35 cm long. |
| Fruit Description |
| Berries in the spring are blue to black. Approximately 1 cm in diameter. Acidic flavour but edible raw. Berries grow in clusters. |
| Colour Description |
| Leaves are deep green on top and green-yellow underneath. Flowers are lemon yellow in the winter. Blue berries are produced in the spring. |
| Texture Description |
| Medium-coarse. |
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