Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Southeastern United States
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
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
Pyramidal
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
Mahonia
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
Mahonia
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
Mahonia
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Mahonia
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
Mahonia
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
Mahonia
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
mahonia
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Mahonia
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
Mahonia
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Magnoliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Mahonia and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of Mahonia and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Mahonia and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
Mahonia and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Southern Magnolia are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mahonia and Southern Magnolia
Care of Mahonia and Southern Magnolia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.