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Mahonia japonica 'Hivernant'

Also Known As

  • Berberis japonica 'Hivernant'
  • Mahonia japonica 'Hiemalis'
  • Hiemalis Mahonia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Mahonia japonica 'Hivernant' plant details

Mahonia japonica 'Hivernant' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and red foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia japonica 'Hivernant'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant, unique, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia japonica 'Hivernant'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A large shrub with bold foliage which becomes red when cold. Long racemes of very fragrant, yellow flowers in mid-winter produce blue fruits which persist until summer. A great shrub for year-round interest.

Gardening facts about Mahonia japonica 'Hivernant' plant

How to Grow Mahonia japonica 'Hivernant'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Zones

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Zones

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