What: Mahonia x media “Charity” is a statuesque, evergreen shrub with bright yellow flowers that bloom from late fall through the winter. It is an incredible focal point in any garden because ...

'Soft Caress' mahonia is available from garden centers and online retailers as potted plants that are easy to transplant to the garden. Early fall or early spring are ideal times to plant mahonia.

These shrubs are as showy as other mahonia varieties, without the thorns. They can be planted in sunny or partially shady spots, and will do well in any type of soil, provided good drainage.

Essentially, when thinking about plants to prune in spring, you must focus on winter-blooming shrubs, like mahonia, that have exhausted all blooms and can be rejuvenated before they prepare for ...

What: Mahonia aquifolium “Orange Flame” is a shrub that makes a garden statement all year long, starting in the spring with its rust/orange foliage. Its leaves are pointed and prickly, similar ...

There are also two Asiatic species available for modern gardens, Mahonia japonica and Mahonia bealei. These were found by the plant explorer Robert Fortune when he visited Asia in the mid 1800’s.

Creeping holly grape (Mahonia repens) is an excellent low shrub or ground cover which typically matures at about 2 feet. It has the same yellow flowers, holly-like leaves and grape-like fruit.

Plant breeders have recently updated some heirloom shrubs. One that has caught the eye of Leslie Halleck, founder of Halleck Horticultural, is 'Soft Caress' mahonia, developed from Oregon grape ...