Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Eastern Asia
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Well Drained, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light 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
Clay, 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
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Average
Well drained
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
ILEX crenata
Common Name
Mahonia
Box Leaved Holly
Beehive Japanese Holly
In Hindi
Mahonia
Japanese Holly
In German
Mahonia
japanische Holly
In French
Mahonia
houx japonais
In Spanish
Mahonia
acebo japonés
In Greek
Mahonia
Ιαπωνικά Holly
In Portuguese
mahonia
Holly japonês
In Polish
Mahonia
japoński Holly
In Latin
Mahonia
Holly Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Aquifoliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mahonia and Japanese Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Mahonia and Japanese Holly? We provide you with everything About Mahonia and Japanese Holly. Mahonia has thorns and Japanese Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Mahonia does not have fragrant flowers. Mahonia has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Japanese 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 Japanese Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mahonia and Japanese Holly
Season and care of Mahonia and Japanese Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Japanese Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Holly is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Mahonia and Japanese Holly Physical Information
Mahonia and Japanese Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Japanese Holly height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Japanese Holly are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Holly flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Holly leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Mahonia and Japanese Holly
Care of Mahonia and Japanese Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Japanese 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 Japanese Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.