Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Mahonia
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
Mahonia
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Mahonia
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Mahonia
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Mahonia
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Mahonia
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
mahonia
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Mahonia
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Mahonia
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Pinales
Family
Berberidaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Properties of Mahonia and Shortleaf Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Mahonia and Shortleaf Pine? We provide you with everything About Mahonia and Shortleaf Pine. Mahonia has thorns and Shortleaf Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Mahonia does not have fragrant flowers. Mahonia has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mahonia and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Mahonia and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Mahonia and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Mahonia and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mahonia and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Mahonia and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.