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About Savannah Holly and Mahonia


About Mahonia and Savannah Holly


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Broadleaf Evergreen   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
China   

Types
Not Available   
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
180   
29

Habitat
By seashore, sandy seeps, Woodlands   
Dry areas, Open areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9   
6-10   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
21,22   

Habit
Pyramidal   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
370.00 cm   
99+
90.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
240.00 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Yellow, Lemon yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Red   
Dark Blue, Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate   
Pinnate   

Thorns
Yes   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring   
Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings   
From Rhizomes   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer   
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Tar spot   
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly   
Birds   

Allergy
Not Available   
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier   
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ILEX x attenuata 'Savannah'   
MAHONIA fortunei   

Common Name
Savannah Holly   
Mahonia   

In Hindi
Savannah Holly   
Mahonia   

In German
Savannah Holly   
Mahonia   

In French
Savannah Holly   
Mahonia   

In Spanish
Savannah Holly   
Mahonia   

In Greek
Savannah Holly   
Mahonia   

In Portuguese
Savannah Holly   
mahonia   

In Polish
Savannah Holly   
Mahonia   

In Latin
Savannah Holly   
Mahonia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Aquifoliales   
Ranunculales   

Family
Aquifoliaceae   
Berberidaceae   

Genus
Ilex   
Mahonia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
70   
99+

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Properties of Savannah Holly and Mahonia

Wondering what are the properties of Savannah Holly and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Savannah Holly and Mahonia. Savannah Holly has thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Savannah Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Savannah Holly has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mahonia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Savannah Holly and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Savannah Holly and Mahonia

Season and care of Savannah Holly and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Savannah Holly and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savannah Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Savannah Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Savannah Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.

Savannah Holly and Mahonia Physical Information

Savannah Holly and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Savannah Holly height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Savannah Holly and Mahonia are as follows:

Care of Savannah Holly and Mahonia

Care of Savannah Holly and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savannah Holly pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Savannah Holly 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.

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