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Berberis, Barberry, Japanese Mahonia 'Hivernant'

Berberisjaponica

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Family
Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Berberis (BUR-bur-is)
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Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
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Synonym
Mahonia japonica
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sarasota, Florida

Covington, Georgia

Asheville, North Carolina

Henderson, North Carolina

Matthews, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

San Antonio, Texas

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Yorktown, Virginia

Olympia, Washington

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aliceheins
Sanford, NC | January 2010 | positive

Mahonias grow well in North Carolina. I saw a variegated mahonia at Liberty Hall Plantation in Kenensville . NC that was beautiful. Doe...Read More

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tigmhuire
| March 2004 | neutral

I have been taught that it is better to propagate the mahonia japaconica by leaf bud cuttings . it is a method I am just starting to try out however

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