Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Ligustrum sinense concavum, Ligustrum sinense coryanum, Ligustrum sinense dissimile
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Not Available
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize just before the growing season begins
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ligustrum sinense
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Chinese privet
Mahonia
In Hindi
Chinese privet
Mahonia
In German
Chinesischer Liguster
Mahonia
In French
Chinese privet
Mahonia
In Spanish
aligustrina, ligustrina, ligustrín, o aligustre
Mahonia
In Greek
Κινέζοι privet
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Ligustrina
mahonia
In Polish
Chiński ligustr
Mahonia
In Latin
Chinese privet
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ranunculales
Family
Oleaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Chinese Privet and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Privet and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Chinese Privet and Mahonia. Chinese Privet doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Privet does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Privet has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mahonia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chinese Privet and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Privet and Mahonia
Season and care of Chinese Privet and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Privet and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Privet is Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Privet and Mahonia Physical Information
Chinese Privet and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Privet height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Privet and Mahonia are as follows:
Chinese Privet flower color: White
Chinese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Privet and Mahonia
Care of Chinese Privet and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Privet pruning is done Prune in spring and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
