Mahonia aquifolium 'Smaragd'
Also Known As
- Berberis aquifolium 'Smaragd'
- Smaragd Holly-leaved Barberry
- Smaragd Oregon Grape
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Mahonia aquifolium 'Smaragd' plant details
Mahonia aquifolium 'Smaragd' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with burgundy and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia aquifolium 'Smaragd'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: easy-to-grow
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia aquifolium 'Smaragd'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, pollution and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained
Gardening facts about Mahonia aquifolium 'Smaragd' plant
How to Grow Mahonia aquifolium 'Smaragd'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-9b
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 3'-5'
- bright shade - shade
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 6'-12'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- drought tolerant
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
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Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-36"
Width: 24"-48"
- mostly sun - shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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