Beale's Barberry
Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei'
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.
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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