Mahonia bealei
Leatherleaf Mahonia
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Leatherleaf Mahonia (Mahonia bealei) - Description
Mahonia bealei is a shrub native to mainland China (Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Zhejiang). The species has sometimes been regarded as the same species as Mahonia japonica, native to Taiwan, but the two differ consistently in certain floral and leaf characters. Both species are widely cultivated in many countries as ornamentals.
Leatherleaf Mahonia (Mahonia bealei) - Blooming
Clusters or spikes of yellow flowers, often followed by colorful berries.
Leatherleaf Mahonia (Mahonia bealei) - Growth
Evergreen shrubs with eye-catching, usually spiky foliage. Low-growing species work well as a groundcover. Mahonia grows best in partial-full shade. Tolerant of sun only if the soil does not dry out. M. fremontii and M. nevinii require full sun. Plants need shelter from cold, dry winds.
Leatherleaf Mahonia (Mahonia bealei) - Planting
Site spiky varieties away from paths. Propagate from stratified seeds, semi-ripe cuttings in fall, or suckers.
Leatherleaf Mahonia (Mahonia bealei) - Pest
Scale insects and whiteflies. Other problems include galls, rust, and leaf spots.
Leatherleaf Mahonia (Mahonia bealei) - Interesting facts
Mahonia's berries are rich in Vitamin C, but with a sharp taste.
Leatherleaf Mahonia (Mahonia bealei) - Soil and irrigation
Acidic and humus-rich soil, well aerated. If soil is dry, they need full shade.
