Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Viburnum betulifolium
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum edule
Viburnum farreri
Viburnum dilatatum
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Swamps
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM 'Pragense'
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Withe Rod
Appalachian Tea
Witherod Viburnum
Witherod
Mahonia
In Hindi
Viburnum
Mahonia
In German
Viburnum
Mahonia
In Spanish
Viburnum
Mahonia
In Greek
Είδος αιγοκλήματος
Mahonia
In Portuguese
viburno
mahonia
In Latin
Viburnum
Mahonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ranunculales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Viburnum and Mahonia
Wondering what are the properties of Viburnum and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Viburnum and Mahonia. Viburnum doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Viburnum does not have fragrant flowers. Viburnum 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 Viburnum and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Viburnum and Mahonia
Season and care of Viburnum and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Viburnum and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Viburnum and Mahonia Physical Information
Viburnum and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Viburnum height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Viburnum and Mahonia are as follows:
Viburnum flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Viburnum and Mahonia
Care of Viburnum and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Viburnum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Viburnum 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.