Beale's Barberry

Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei'

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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.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 7–9Climate Mediterranean

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Beale's Barberry (Mahonia japonica 'Bealei') is an evergreen shrub that features leathery

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — pinnate leaves with 5-9 holly-like leaflets

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Beale's Barberry (Mahonia japonica 'Bealei') is an evergreen shrub that features leathery

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — It typically grows 4-6 feet tall and wide

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Adds year-round interest with its textured foliage and seasonal blooms

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Hardy in zones 7-9, it's ideal for shaded foundation plantings or woodland gardens

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

Family: Berberidaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — In late winter to early spring, it boasts fragrant, yellow flowers, followed by blue-black berries

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — pinnate leaves with 5-9 holly-like leaflets

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Beale's Barberry (Mahonia japonica 'Bealei') is an evergreen shrub that features leathery

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — It typically grows 4-6 feet tall and wide

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Adds year-round interest with its textured foliage and seasonal blooms

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Hardy in zones 7-9, it's ideal for shaded foundation plantings or woodland gardens

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — cherished in landscape design for its year-round interest and robust character

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — capable of reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet with a similar spread

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Its intricate compound leaves

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — each up to 18 inches long

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — hailing from the Mahonia genus

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — consist of 9 to 13 holly-like leaflets

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — bluish-green hue and possess a leathery texture.<br><br>Come late fall to early winter

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — with bright yellow flower spikes that emit a pleasant

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Beale's Barberry becomes a focal point in the garden

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — lily-of-the-valley-like fragrance

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — rounded shape and to encourage vigorous growth.<br><br>When incorporating Beale's Barberry into the garden

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — It is relatively low maintenance but benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its dense

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Mahonia 'Bealei' performs best in partial to full shade and requires well-draining soil

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — as well as its tolerance of urban pollution

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Its resilience to pests and diseases

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — consider its sharp foliage when placing near pedestrian paths

Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — makes this shrub an excellent and reliable choice for a variety of landscape settings

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