Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
China
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
Mahonia
In Hindi
English laurel
Mahonia
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Mahonia
In French
Laurier-cerise
Mahonia
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
Mahonia
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
mahonia
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
Mahonia
In Latin
Prunus padus
Mahonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Rosaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of English Laurel and Mahonia
Season and care of English Laurel and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
English Laurel and Mahonia Physical Information
English Laurel and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of English Laurel and Mahonia are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of English Laurel and Mahonia
Care of English Laurel and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel 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 English Laurel 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.