Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
China, Korea
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
American & Chinese
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
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
Elliptic
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
holly leaf miner, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
ILEX cornuta 'Burfordii'
Common Name
Mahonia
Burford holly
In Hindi
Mahonia
Burford Holly Plant
In German
Mahonia
Burford Holly Pflanze
In French
Mahonia
Burford houx Plante
In Spanish
Mahonia
Planta del acebo Burford
In Greek
Mahonia
Burford Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
mahonia
Burford Planta Holly
In Polish
Mahonia
Burford Holly roślin
In Latin
Mahonia
Planta Burford Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Celastrales
Family
Berberidaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mahonia and Burford Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Mahonia and Burford Holly? We provide you with everything About Mahonia and Burford Holly. Mahonia has thorns and Burford Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Mahonia does not have fragrant flowers. Mahonia has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Burford Holly has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation. 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 Mahonia and Burford Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mahonia and Burford Holly
Season and care of Mahonia and Burford Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Burford Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Burford Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Burford Holly is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Burford Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Mahonia and Burford Holly Physical Information
Mahonia and Burford Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Burford Holly height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Burford Holly are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Burford Holly flower color: White
- Burford Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mahonia and Burford Holly
Care of Mahonia and Burford Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Burford Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burford Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.