Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
China, Japan
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Banks, Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Partial shade, Full 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
Alternaria leaf blight, Canker, Root knot nematode
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
Pachysandra terminalis
Common Name
Mahonia
Pachysandra, Japanese pachysandra, carpet box, Japanese spurge
In Hindi
Mahonia
जापानी रसदार पौधा
In German
Mahonia
japanische Spurge
In French
Mahonia
Euphorbe japonaise
In Spanish
Mahonia
Euphorbia japonesa
In Greek
Mahonia
Ιαπωνικά Ευφόρβιο
In Portuguese
mahonia
Spurge japonês
In Polish
Mahonia
japoński Wilczomlecz
In Latin
Mahonia
Spurge Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Euphorbiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Mahonia
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mahonia and Japanese Spurge
Wondering what are the properties of Mahonia and Japanese Spurge? We provide you with everything About Mahonia and Japanese Spurge. Mahonia has thorns and Japanese Spurge doesn't have thorns. Also Mahonia does not have fragrant flowers. Mahonia has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Japanese Spurge 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 Spurge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mahonia and Japanese Spurge
Season and care of Mahonia and Japanese Spurge is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Japanese Spurge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Spurge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Spurge is Loam while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Spurge is Acidic, Neutral.
Mahonia and Japanese Spurge Physical Information
Mahonia and Japanese Spurge physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Japanese Spurge height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Japanese Spurge are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Spurge flower color: White
- Japanese Spurge leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mahonia and Japanese Spurge
Care of Mahonia and Japanese Spurge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Spurge 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 Spurge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.