Berberis x media 'Charity' (Charity Oregon Grape Holly)
Botanical Information
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Berberis |
| Species | x media |
| Cultivar | 'Charity' |
| Synonyms | Mahonia x media 'Charity' (Name changed to Berberis x media 'Charity' in 2019) |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | A hybrid between Mahonia lomariifolia and Mahonia japonica. Raised from a mixed group of seedlings in Ireland in 1951, it first flowered in the Savill Gardens, England. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a - 9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17 -(-3) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 25 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | January, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright and bushy. |
| Landscape | Borders and coastal cottage gardens. |
| Propagation | By seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Prefers full sun and partial-shade. Plant in moist but well-drained soils. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The stem in erect. |
| Leaf Description | Pinnate leaves that is composed of 21 lance-shaped leaflets. |
| Flower Description | Small, cup-shaped flowers that appear in clusters around a stem. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are dark green. The flowers are yellow. |
| Texture Description | The leaves have a glossy texture. |
Photographs
A mature plant at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
A mature plant at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
A mature plant at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.