Botanical Name: Mahonia
Varieties we carry:
Winter Sun
Nahihira
Funky Flow
Groovy Glow
Dragon Scales
Indigo Flair
Seasons of availability: All year.
An evergreen shrub slowly growing to 3-6’ high with equal spread. Mahonia produces compound leaves on stiff stalk-like branches with yellow (sometimes orange) flowers in Fall or Winter. Mahonia shows fair to good deer resistance; spiny varieties show superior resistance. It does well in a woodland setting, as a specimen, or even as a container plant. Mahonia has no significant insect or disease problems and has wildlife value, especially in the winter. Its early yellow flowers offer nectar and the dark blue berries feed birds and mammals. Excellent plant for winter interest, but some varieties can be invasive.
Plant Mahonia in partial sun to shade in an area protected from harsh winds. It grows in a wide range of soils but prefers to be evenly moist in well-drained acidic soil. Most varieties are hardy to growing Zones 7-9, but fine leaved varieties are better suited to Zones 8-9. Prune in late Spring or after flowering to remove dead wood, control size, or address leggy growth. Mulch the prepared soil base to retain moisture and fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer to encourage new growth.
Ideal planting seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring.
Botanical Name: Mahonia
Varieties we carry:
Winter Sun
Nahihira
Funky Flow
Groovy Glow
Dragon Scales
Indigo Flair
Seasons of availability: All year.
An evergreen shrub slowly growing to 3-6’ high with equal spread. Mahonia produces compound leaves on stiff stalk-like branches with yellow (sometimes orange) flowers in Fall or Winter. Mahonia shows fair to good deer resistance; spiny varieties show superior resistance. It does well in a woodland setting, as a specimen, or even as a container plant. Mahonia has no significant insect or disease problems and has wildlife value, especially in the winter. Its early yellow flowers offer nectar and the dark blue berries feed birds and mammals. Excellent plant for winter interest, but some varieties can be invasive.
Plant Mahonia in partial sun to shade in an area protected from harsh winds. It grows in a wide range of soils but prefers to be evenly moist in well-drained acidic soil. Most varieties are hardy to growing Zones 7-9, but fine leaved varieties are better suited to Zones 8-9. Prune in late Spring or after flowering to remove dead wood, control size, or address leggy growth. Mulch the prepared soil base to retain moisture and fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer to encourage new growth.
Ideal planting seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring.
