Mahonia x. media 'Winter Sun'
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Mahonia x. media 'Winter Sun'
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Sun' is a real performer in the garden. This hybrid of two Asian species
flowers from late fall well into winter. The Anna's hummingbird which stays
here year around delights in feeding off the showy yellow flowers, during
the shortest days of the year. Beautiful glaucous blue fruit follows flowering,
while intense bronze to copper new growth in the spring adds yet another
element of viewing pleasure. This plant and its various siblings have been
hard to find until recently. Drought tolerant when established, these mahonia
prefer a siting with some afternoon shade. If one wants to prune them to
control size, it is best to do this after flowering, before new growth has
commenced.
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