mahonia
Mahonia trifoliolata
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 9
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
blue,black Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Mahonia trifoliolata should be watered thoroughly once a week, allowing the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out in between waterings. During hot weather or periods of drought, water the mahonia more often to keep the soil moist. Reduce watering in the winter when the plant is partially dormant. Always check the soil before watering to ensure it is dry - overwatering can damage the roots; if in doubt, wait a few days before drinking.
sunlight
Mahonia trifoliolata, also known as Texas barberry, is a sun-loving plant species that thrives in full sunlight. Depending on their location, mahonia plants can need between 4 and 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. However, their ideal growing conditions are when they receive an equal amount of direct sunlight and indirect sunlight throughout the day. If grown in too much shade or dark conditions, the plants will become floppy and will not produce enough flowers and berries. For maximum growth and flowering potential, mahonia plants should be planted in a location that receives at least 4 hours of direct sun each day.
pruning
Mahonia trifoliolata should be pruned in late winter beginning with removing any damaged, dead, or diseased branches. It is important to wear gloves and a long-sleeved shirt when pruning this plant as the foliage is spiny. When pruning, it is best to remove 1-third to no more than 1-half of the plant’s growth at any 1 time in order to reduce shock and prolonged growth stages. This species of mahonia can also be trimmed back lightly throughout the growing season to promote bushier habits and to keep size in check.
