Beal's Mahonia, Leatherleaf Mahonia, Berberis bealei , Mahonia japonica Bealei Group
An attractive, upright shrub with distinctive evergreen foliage and terminal clusters of showy, fragrant yellow flowers followed by highly ornamental, powder-blue to black, grape-like fruit clusters. The spiny leaves make a fine barrier plant or specimen. Plant groupings to increase flower and fruit production. Evergreen.
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 7-8 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 10' - 15' (ft) |
| Spread | 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Spacing | 120" (in) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes |
Image © Monrovia
Image © Monrovia
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Mahonia bealei (Leatherleaf Mahonia)
Beal's Mahonia, Leatherleaf Mahonia, Berberis bealei , Mahonia japonica Bealei Group
An attractive, upright shrub with distinctive evergreen foliage and terminal clusters of showy, fragrant yellow flowers followed by highly ornamental, powder-blue to black, grape-like fruit clusters. The spiny leaves make a fine barrier plant or specimen. Plant groupings to increase flower and fruit production. Evergreen. |
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