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Winter Sun Mahonia

Mahonia 'Winter Sun'

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Overview

The Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia x media 'Winter Sun') is an evergreen shrub, notable for its striking, holly-like foliage and bright yellow, fragrant blooms that emerge in late fall to early winter. It typically grows to 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. This low-maintenance, shade-tolerant shrub thrives in USDA zones 7-9, prefers well-drained soil, and makes an excellent addition to woodland gardens or shaded borders.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 7–9Climate Mediterranean
Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia 'Winter Sun') — The Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia x media 'Winter Sun') is an evergreen shrub
Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia 'Winter Sun') — holly-like foliage and bright yellowWinter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia 'Winter Sun') — fragrant blooms that emerge in late fall to early winterWinter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia 'Winter Sun') — It typically grows to 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Mature height
6–10 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia 'Winter Sun') — The Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia x media 'Winter Sun') is an evergreen shrub
Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia 'Winter Sun') — holly-like foliage and bright yellow
Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia 'Winter Sun') — fragrant blooms that emerge in late fall to early winter
Winter Sun Mahonia (Mahonia 'Winter Sun') — It typically grows to 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide

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