Soft Caress Mahonia

DeciduousFloweringPollinator Attractor

Plant Bio:

Soft caress mahonia features soft bamboo-like leaves arranged alternately on each side of gently arching, throneless, stems. It flowers in mid-winter with sprays of sunny yellow flowers atop the evergreen foliage.

Watering Requirements

Regularly – once weekly, or more often in extreme heat. At least 1” per week.

Feeding Requirements

Once a year with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Apply in spring.

Pruning Time & Tips

Light shaping annually in early spring. Cutting back by 1/3rd every three years or so.

Common Pests & Diseases

No major pests or common diseases.

Maturity

3-4’ x 3-4’

Troubleshooting:

This mahonia can send out shoots from the root crown. It is possible to split the plant clump with a sharp spade in spring to divide the plantings. Re-plant the divisions in your garden or else gift them to a friend!

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