Family: Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Mahonia (ma-HO-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: x media (MEED-ee-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Winter Sun
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Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Shrubs
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)
Bloom Time:
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Variegated
Smooth-Textured
Veined
Good Fall Color
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer
Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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