Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
China
  
Central America, Northern America
  
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
  
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
  
Grasshoppers
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
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
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Small mammals
  
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
  
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
  
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Rose Hip
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
  
Rosa woodsii
  
Common Name
Mahonia
  
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
  
In Hindi
Mahonia
  
Woods Rose
  
In German
Mahonia
  
Woods Rose
  
In French
Mahonia
  
Woods Rose
  
In Spanish
Mahonia
  
Woods Rose
  
In Greek
Mahonia
  
Woods Rose
  
In Portuguese
mahonia
  
Woods Rose
  
In Polish
Mahonia
  
Woods Rose
  
In Latin
Mahonia
  
Woods Rose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Berberidaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Mahonia
  
Rosa
  
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 Woods Rose
Season and care of Mahonia and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Woods Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.
Mahonia and Woods Rose Physical Information
Mahonia and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Woods Rose are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
- Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Mahonia and Woods Rose
Care of Mahonia and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.