Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Tree
  
Origin
China
  
Australia
  
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
  
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Blue Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Long Narrow
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
  
Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
  
Insects, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
  
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
  
ACACIA aneura
  
Common Name
Mahonia
  
Mulga, True Mulga
  
In Hindi
Mahonia
  
Mulga
  
In German
Mahonia
  
Mulga
  
In French
Mahonia
  
Mulga
  
In Spanish
Mahonia
  
Mulga
  
In Greek
Mahonia
  
mulga
  
In Portuguese
mahonia
  
Mulga
  
In Polish
Mahonia
  
Mulga
  
In Latin
Mahonia
  
Mulga
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Berberidaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Mahonia
  
Acacia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Mahonia and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Mahonia and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mahonia and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Mahonia and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Mahonia and Mulga Tree
Care of Mahonia and Mulga Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.