Mahonia flowers are brightening up the garden now. It will stay in flower for weeks attracting insects which in turn attracts the birds. Once the flowers finish it will be covered in small black berries.
This one was overhanging our pergola and blocking out the sunshine so I cut it back quite dramatically last spring. It is tough as old boots and quickly grew new leaves (in a lovely shade of red) and it is thriving again.
One of my favourite shrubs!
We have had three birds to add to the garden list:
STOCK DOVE
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REDWING
MISTLETHRUSH
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