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About Desert Broom and Mahonia

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
1.3 Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
China
1.4 Types
Not Available
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
180
Rank: 29 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Dry areas, Open areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
21,22
1.9 Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
60.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
90.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
150.00 cm
Rank: 74 (Overall)
120.00 cm
Rank: 79 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
creamy white
Dark Blue, Black
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Pinnate
2.4 Thorns
15% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Slow
Slow
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
46% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
27% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
4.8 Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
29% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
43% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
9% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
8% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
55% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
61% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
7% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
5% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
7% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
10% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
3% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
52% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
55% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
14% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
6% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
4% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
50% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
28% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
5.12 Allergy
Unknown
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
Sometimes
50% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used for its medicinal properties
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
39% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
34% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
MAHONIA fortunei
7.2 Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Mahonia
7.2.1 In Hindi
desert broom
Mahonia
7.2.2 In German
Wüste Besen
Mahonia
7.2.3 In French
desert broom
Mahonia
7.2.4 In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Mahonia
7.2.5 In Greek
desert broom
Mahonia
7.2.6 In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
mahonia
7.2.7 In Polish
desert broom
Mahonia
7.2.8 In Latin
desert broom
Mahonia
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
8.5 Family
Asteraceae
Berberidaceae
8.6 Genus
Baccharis
Mahonia
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Desert Broom and Mahonia

Wondering what are the properties of Desert Broom and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Desert Broom and Mahonia. Desert Broom doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Broom does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Broom has allergic reactions like Unknown and Mahonia has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Desert Broom and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Desert Broom and Mahonia

Season and care of Desert Broom and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.

Desert Broom and Mahonia Physical Information

Desert Broom and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Mahonia are as follows:

  • Desert Broom flower color: White

  • Desert Broom leaf color: Green

  • Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow

  • Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Desert Broom and Mahonia

Care of Desert Broom and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom 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.