leatherleaf mahonia
Mahonia bealei
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 9
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Part shade,full shade
Fruits:
blue,purple Fruits Ready In Winter
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Leatherleaf mahonia (Mahonia bealei) prefers regular and consistent watering. Water deeply approximately once per week. In dry summer conditions, water plants more often, allowing the soil to dry to a depth of 3-4 inches between waterings. The preferred soil type is moist, well-drained and acidic. Inspect the top few inches of soil for dryness before watering. If the top of the soil is dry, it is time to water. Be careful not to overwater as it can lead to root rot.
sunlight
Leatherleaf mahonia is an evergreen shrub that thrives in partial to full shade and does best with 3-5 hours of direct sunlight per day. It prefers early morning sun, with afternoon shade. It can withstand more sun in cooler climates or when planted near a source of water. When planted in a more shaded area, it may require more frequent watering.
pruning
Leatherleaf Mahonia (Mahonia bealei) should be pruned twice a year, once in early spring before new growth begins and again in early summer to maintain shape and size. During the early spring pruning, remove any dead, damaged, or diseased parts of the plant and deadhead any spent flower stems. In early summer, prune the plant to the desired shape and size, limiting the maximum height and width. It is also important to leave enough foliage at the base of the plant to ensure healthy growth. Mahonia bealei should not be pruned excessively, as this reduces flowering and the desirable foliage.
