TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Mahonia sp., Mahonia, Holly Grape

Mahonia sp.

Mahonia, Holly Grape
Family: Berberidaceae
Origin: East Asia
USDA Zone: 5-9?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Mahonias are a handsome group of shrubs from the barberry family, with large leaves composed of at least three, to many, holly-like leaflets; they bear flowers in bunches of spikes with many small yellow flowers, often sweetly scented. Cool-climate shrubs, they require a sunny aspect and well-drained, fertile soil with adequate water. In warmer climates they do better in shade or part-shade.They seldom need pruning, but old canes can be cut out at ground level.Propagate from cuttings, basal suckers or seed.





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