Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Pinnate
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires regular 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
Mahonia
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
Mahonia
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
Mahonia
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
Mahonia
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
Mahonia
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
Mahonia
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
mahonia
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
Mahonia
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
Mahonia
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ranunculales
Aquifoliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mahonia and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of Mahonia and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Mahonia and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
Mahonia and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mahonia and Blue Princess Holly
Care of Mahonia and Blue Princess Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
