Mahonia bealei

Chinese leatherleaf, Beale's mahonia

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Evergreen shrub featuring holly-like spiny leaves and fragrant yellow flower spikes followed by blue-black berries.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese leatherleaf, Beale's mahonia
Family Berberidaceae
Genus Mahonia
Species Bealei
Origin China
Blooming Clusters of yellow flowers in late winter to early spring
Leaf Color Glossy dark green, blue-green new growth
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral loam rich in organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering during dormancy or winter rain periods

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers partial shade, tolerates full sun in cooler climates; protect from scorching afternoon rays indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape, remove dead wood and damaged leaves timely

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
45° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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