Attractive erect stems hold terminal clusters of fragrant yellow blooms followed by powder-blue to black grape-like fruit clusters. Spiny, leathery leaves make this a fine barrier shrub or specimen. Evergreen.
Barrier, Border, Container, Privacy Screen, Seacoast Exposure, Woodland Garden. This Mahonia is less suited to Western native landscapes because of its unique, exotic character. Its fall color and tall growth have made it a favorite for Asian-inspired garden themes. A fine single specimen near rocks and waterfalls. Gang them under the high canopies of conifer or broadleaf shade trees. Or, use as foundation planting on those difficult northern exposures. A good plant for shaded courtyards and around recessed entries. Can be clipped to fit gracefully into the most difficult spaces. Also makes a reliable dense hedge with seasonal offerings of flowers, berries and fall color.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
Plant Attributes: |
Genus: |
Mahonia |
Foliage: |
Evergreen |
Exposure/Light: |
Part Sun |
Moisture/Soil: |
Well Drained |
Bloom Time: |
Early Spring |
Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
Growth Habit/Shape: |
Mounding |
Growth Rate: |
Average |
Hardiness: |
05 |