Berberis aquifolium (N)
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Common Name —— tall mahonia
Family —————— Berberidaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 5
Form ——————— shrub
Height/Spread ——– 1 m / 1.2 m
Water ——————– adaptive; drought tolerant
Soil ———————– adaptive
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— evergreen; 5-10 leaflets; clustered leaves at end of stem
Fall Colour ———— green
Flower —————— March – April; buttery yellow; unique fragrant
Fruit ——————— blue; berries
Limitation ————- required good circulation for proper growth
Strength —————- adaptable to drought and shallow soil
Use ———————– in small group for shade; border shrubs; woodland gardens
