Overview
Mahonia media 'Charity' is a bushy, upright, spreading shrub in the genus Berberis, part of the Berberidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Mahonia media 'Charity' grows best in full shade, partial shade and full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include screening, groundcover and border structure.
About
Mahonia media 'Charity' is an evergreen shrub cultivar within the Berberis genus, known commonly as barberry. It exhibits a bushy, upright, and spreading habit, making it suitable for use in screening, groundcover, or as border structure. This hardy plant thrives in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH levels from acid to alkaline. It is adaptable to different light conditions, from full shade to full sun, and can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations. Propagation is achieved through seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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About the genus
Berberis, commonly known as barberry, is a large genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1–5 m tall, found throughout temperate and subtropical regions of the world. Species diversity is greatest in South America and Asia, but native species also appear in Europe, Africa, and North America.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Berberis
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade, Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Mahonia media 'Charity' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Upright, Spreading
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Screening, Groundcover, Border structure
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mahonia media 'Charity'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mahonia media 'Charity'?
Mahonia media 'Charity' prefers full shade, partial shade and full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Mahonia media 'Charity' need?
Mahonia media 'Charity' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Mahonia media 'Charity' hardy in the UK?
Mahonia media 'Charity' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Mahonia media 'Charity'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
