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Beale's Barberry

Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei'

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Overview

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia japonica 'Bealei') is an evergreen shrub that features leathery, pinnate leaves with 5-9 holly-like leaflets. It typically grows 4-6 feet tall and wide. In late winter to early spring, it boasts fragrant, yellow flowers, followed by blue-black berries. Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 7-9, it's ideal for shaded foundation plantings or woodland gardens. Adds year-round interest with its textured foliage and seasonal blooms.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 7–9Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Its resilience to pests and diseases; its intricate compound leaves
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Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Mature height
4–10 Ft.
Mature width
3–8 Ft.

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Its resilience to pests and diseases; its intricate compound leaves
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Beale's Barberry becomes a focal point in the garden
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — rounded shape and to encourage vigorous growth.<br><br>When incorporating Beale's Barberry into the garden; or
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Beale's Barberry (Mahonia japonica 'Bealei') is an evergreen shrub that features leathery
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — capable of reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet with a similar spread
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — cherished in landscape design for its year-round interest and robust character; or as an understory plant in
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — bluish-green hue and possess a leathery texture.<br><br>Come late fall to early winter; its intricate compound
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — It typically grows 4-6 feet tall and wide; mahonia 'Bealei' performs best in partial to full shade and requires
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — with bright yellow flower spikes that emit a pleasant
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — or as an understory plant in woodland gardens; in late winter to early spring, it boasts fragrant, yellow
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with yellow blooms
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — with bright yellow flower spikes that emit a pleasant; or as an understory plant in woodland gardens
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Adds year-round interest with its textured foliage and seasonal blooms; mahonia 'Bealei' performs best in
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Mahonia 'Bealei' performs best in partial to full shade and requires well-draining soil; its intricate compound
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — each up to 18 inches long
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — yellow flowers in the garden; its intricate compound leaves
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Beale's Barberry (Mahonia japonica 'Bealei') is an evergreen shrub that features leathery; in late, image 57
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Adds year-round interest with its textured foliage and seasonal blooms
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — pinnate leaves with 5-9 holly-like leaflets; its intricate compound leaves
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — hailing from the Mahonia genus; in late winter to early spring, it boasts fragrant, yellow flowers, followed by
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — pinnate leaves with 5-9 holly-like leaflets
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — each up to 18 inches long; or as an understory plant in woodland gardens
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — as well as its tolerance of urban pollution; mahonia 'Bealei' performs best in partial to full shade and
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