Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
China
Types
Mountain Fire , Variegata , Purity , Red Mill
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Shaded sites
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Hot Pink
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in winter
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
dieback, Leaf spot, Mites, Soft scales
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PIERIS japonica
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Japanese Andromeda
Mahonia
In Hindi
Japanese pieris
Mahonia
In German
Japanese pieris
Mahonia
In French
Japanese pieris
Mahonia
In Spanish
Japanese pieris
Mahonia
In Greek
Japanese pieris
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Japanese pieris
mahonia
In Polish
Japanese pieris
Mahonia
In Latin
Japanese pieris
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Ranunculales
Family
Ericaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Lyonieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Pieris and Mahonia
Season and care of Japanese Pieris and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Pieris and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Pieris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Pieris is Loam and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Pieris is Acidic and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Pieris and Mahonia Physical Information
Japanese Pieris and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Pieris height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Pieris and Mahonia are as follows:
Japanese Pieris flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
Japanese Pieris leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink and Bronze
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Japanese Pieris and Mahonia
Care of Japanese Pieris and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Pieris pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Pieris 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.