Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
Mahonia
In Hindi
Loropetalum
Mahonia
In German
Loropetalum
Mahonia
In French
Loropetalum
Mahonia
In Spanish
Loropetalum
Mahonia
In Greek
Loropetalum
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
mahonia
In Polish
Loropetalum
Mahonia
In Latin
Loropetalum
Mahonia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Ranunculales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Loropetalum
Mahonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Loropetalum Chinese and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Loropetalum Chinese and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Loropetalum Chinese and Mahonia. Loropetalum Chinese doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Loropetalum Chinese does not have fragrant flowers. Loropetalum Chinese 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 Loropetalum Chinese and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Mahonia
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Loropetalum Chinese and Mahonia Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Mahonia are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Mahonia
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.