Leatherleaf Mahonia

Tags: Mahonia
Mahonia japonica 'Bealei'

Attractive erect shrub holds terminal clusters of fragrant yellow blooms followed by powder-blue to black grape-like fruit clusters. Spiny leaves make a fine barrier plant or specimen. Evergreen.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Partial sun
Mature Size:
6-10 ft. tall, 4-5 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
5-8
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Yellow
Bloom Period:
Early spring
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Once established, needs only occasional watering.

Care Instructions

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. Pruning time: spring after flowering.