How to tend a Mahonia bealei

Also known as: Mahonia beali Pynaert, Berberis japonica Lindl., Berberis magellanica K.Koch, Berberis bealei var. planifolia Hook., Mahonia bealei var. planifolia (Hook.) Ahrendt, Mahonia japonica var. bealei (Fortune) Fedde, Mahonia japonica var. planifolia (Hook.) H.Lév., Mahonia bealei (Fortune) Carrière, Berberis japonica var. bealei (Fortune) Skeels

Watering

Moderately resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Likes half shade environments, in summer avoid direct strong light, in winter take 2-3h sunlight

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Berberidaceae, Mahonia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 10 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, sometimes flowers in July-September, yellow flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color green
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