Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Not Available
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Mahonia
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Mahonia
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Mahonia
In French
Philadelphus
Mahonia
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Mahonia
In Greek
Philadelphus
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
mahonia
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Mahonia
In Latin
Philadelphus
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Ranunculales
Family
Rutaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Mahonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Not Available
Properties of Mock Orange and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Mahonia. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Mahonia has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Mock Orange and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Mahonia
Season and care of Mock Orange and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Mock Orange and Mahonia Physical Information
Mock Orange and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Mahonia are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mock Orange and Mahonia
Care of Mock Orange and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
