How to prune Mahonias

Pruning tutorial on how to prune different types of Mahonia plus a little bit of history of the genus.

[@TEPO--]

Hi Mike, this is the best Mahonia wisdom and prunning approach that I've found, much appreciated.
Thank you !

[@NorthernCitrusParrot]

I have a 10 - 12 ft tall Mahonia. It's very leggy. How far down can I take it? Could I effectively coppice for example? Thank you....

[@Mikebaldwin007]

You can coppice them, may be worth putting some fleece over if there are frosts about. Try and find nodes to cut back to if possible, cheers Mike

[@Elvo7684]

Thanks Mike good video, should you feed them after pruning? Also, when is the best time to cut back Phormium?

[@Mikebaldwin007]

Hi Al, you can feed them with Vitax Q4 and then mulch, to add some nutrients back, cheers Mike

[@meganwhite721]

How long has that mahonia been in the ground?

[@Mikebaldwin007]

About 15 years

[@judylowery5726]

Can you plant the Mahonia under a bird feeder because I heard that birds love the seeds and stuff

[@Mikebaldwin007]

Hi Judy, that is correct it gives them an energy boost. You can also touch the centre female stigma part of the flower and the male stamen close on it. The latter doesn't always work, but it is great when it does, cheers Mike