Can anyone identify these plants for me?

[B35]

Can anyone identify these plants for me?

[Ann]

Hi Michael,
The first one is Kerria Japonica. Not sure about the lower one - will investigate!
Ann

[Ann]

Hi again,
I think no. 2 could be a variety of Mahonia, judging by the shape of its leaves and the little clusters of yellow flowers. Is it evergreen?
Ann

[B35]

Hi Ann,

Yes it is evergreen. Quite small shiny holly-like leaves and thorns, glorious orange flowers in early spring.

Thanks for your help

Michael

[Ann]

Michael,
I've just discovered that "mahonia aquifolia" is also known as "holly-leaved barberry", though its flowers look more a deep yellow than orange. It belongs to the berberis family, and thorns were mentioned. It also produces clumps of small berries like little purple grapes with a whitish bloom on the skin. Does this tick any boxes?
Ann

[Pippinpuss]

Top one is JAPONICA PLENTIFLORA don't know thoe other though

[B35]

Thanks for the advice ladies. the pleniflora is full of small berries that will hopefully be attractive to birds and so I will keep it.

The japonica is lovely and just needs to be moved to a more suitable place.

Thanks again!

Michael