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    Mahonia bealei

    Also Known As

    • Berberis bealei
    • Mahonia japonica 'Bealei'
    • Beale's Barberry
    • Bealei Leatherleaf Mahonia
    • Bealei Oregon Grape Holly
    • Leatherleaf Mahonia

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Mahonia bealei plant details

    Mahonia bealei is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia bealei

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia bealei

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The lustrous compound leaves of this interesting, upright, Chinese shrub are up to 18" long and much broader than those of other Mahonia species. The foliage is placed so densely on the stem that the individual leaves overlap at times. Erect spikes of sweetly-scented yellow flowers in early spring become long clusters of striking, dusty-blue fruits. This striking and unusual 6-10' shrub should be planted in way more gardens! PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Pick-of-the-crop in a useful genus. Very strong in form and foliage with an architectural texture. A shade plant for difficult conditions. 4-5? in ten years, matures at 6-10? tall. Awards: Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society, Gold Medal from Pennsylvania Horticulural Society. Recommended by: Garden Clubs of America, the United States National Arboretum.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    This is a unique, erect growing, beautiful shrub with large, evergreen, holly-like leaves. This Mahonia produces spikes of fragrant, golden yellow flowers above the foliage in late winter and early spring, followed by grape-like clusters of bluish-purple berries that are loved by birds. It is easy to maintain with little care in ground or containers.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Mahonia bealei plant

    How to Grow Mahonia bealei

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • blue
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Mahonia x media 'Arthur Menzies'

    aka Berberis x hortensis 'Arthur Menzies', Mahonia 'Arthur Menzies', Mahonia japonica x lomarifolia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Mahonia x media 'Arthur Menzies' flower, foliage by plant lust
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    Mahonia x media 'Charity'

    aka Berberis x hortensis 'Charity'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 4'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Mahonia x media 'Charity' landscape by Danger Garden
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    Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo'

    aka Berberis aquifolium 'Apollo', Oregon Grapeholly

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' foliage by plant lust
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    Mahonia x media 'Underway'

    aka Berberis x hortensis 'Underway', Mahonia 'Underway'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Mahonia x media 'Underway' foliage by plant lust
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    Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'

    aka Berberis aquifolium 'Compacta', Mahonia aquifolium 'Compactum', Mahonia aquifolium cv. 'Compactum', Compact Oregon Grape

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta' foliage by Native Sons
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