Leatherleaf Mahonia
Mahonia japonica 'Bealei'
Pronunciation: ma-HOH-nee-a BEE-le-eye
SKU #06090
| Description | An attractive, upright shrub with distinctive evergreen foliage and terminal clusters of showy, fragrant yellow flowers followed by highly ornamental, powder-blue to black, grape-like fruit clusters. The spiny leaves make a fine barrier plant or specimen. Plant groupings to increase flower and fruit production. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Early spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Container, Privacy Screen, Hillside |
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| Design Ideas | 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. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Magnolia (Magnolia); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Viburnum (Viburnum); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
| Care | Thrives in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Shelter from drying winds and harsh sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to develop an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Fertilize in spring. Prune lightly for a tidy appearance. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
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