Charity Mahonia

Mahonia x media 'Charity'

Pronunciation: ma-HO-nee-uh MEE-dee-uh
SKU #03665
7-9

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This statuesque, carefree shrub is a stellar plant for the winter garden. Dramatic, frond-like leaves grow in whorls along coarsely branched, upright stems. Great sprays of soft yellow flowers appear in winter, developing clusters of black ornamental berries by late summer and fall. A strong focal point in the landscape. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide, in natural form.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9

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Bloom TimeWinter
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Dogwood (Cornus); Winter Daphne (Daphne); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Orange Sedge (Carex)
Care InstructionsThrives in average, well-drained soils; tolerates sandy sites and clay. Shelter from winter winds. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to develop root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild periodic drought. Fertilize in spring. Prune lightly after bloom for a more compact, bushy form.
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Bloom TimeWinter
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Dogwood (Cornus); Winter Daphne (Daphne); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Orange Sedge (Carex)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in average, well-drained soils; tolerates sandy sites and clay. Shelter from winter winds. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to develop root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild periodic drought. Fertilize in spring. Prune lightly after bloom for a more compact, bushy form.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.