Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
China
Types
Not Available
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
sand dunes, Sandhills, Well Drained, Wet lands
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
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
Red
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Fever, Heart problems, hypertension, Making Herbs, Rheumatism
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILEX vomitoria 'Nana'
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Mahonia
In Hindi
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Mahonia
In German
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Mahonia
In French
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Mahonia
In Spanish
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Mahonia
In Greek
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
mahonia
In Polish
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Mahonia
In Latin
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Ranunculales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Mahonia. Dwarf Yaupon Holly doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Yaupon Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Yaupon Holly has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Itchiness, Nausea and Rash and Mahonia has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Itchiness, Nausea and Rash. 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 Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Mahonia
Season and care of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Yaupon Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Mahonia Physical Information
Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Yaupon Holly height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Mahonia are as follows:
Dwarf Yaupon Holly flower color: White
Dwarf Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Mahonia
Care of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Yaupon Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Yaupon Holly 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.