Botanical Name: Mahonia lomariifolia
Common Name: Chinese hollygrape Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape several erect canes, very characteristic flat leaf arrangement, whorled about the stem, leaves clustered near cane ends Height 6-8' Spread 4-5' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors partial shade preferred, full sun near coast Soil moist, well drained soil Hardiness hardy (zones 6-9, 14-24); to 20 deg. F. Morphology: Leaves odd pinnately compound, 15-29 narrow, spiny leaflets, whorled arrangement on cane, leaves have outline of stiff, crinkly barbed fern Flowers yellow in long erect racemes, terminal early spring Fruit powdery blue berries – birds like them Propagation: seed, suckers, hardwood cuttings Usage: tropical, coniferous landscapes for vertical habit, high leaf masses – dramatic silhouette, vertical accent, interest plant Landscape Care: Watering fairly frequent to keep soil moist – somewhat drought tolerant when established Fertilizing no special requirements Pruning remove tall canes close to base – prune at varying heights Pests/Diseases mealybug – typically where leaf comes off cane Special Conditions/Other Origin: China Family: Berberidaceae Notes: |
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