Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000933
11/12/99
Mahonia bealei--Leatherleaf Mahonia
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8
Height: 8 ft Spread: 5 ft Form: upright
Type: broad-leaved evergreen shrub
Annual Growth Rate: less than 12 inches
Flowers: Yellow
Fruit: Blue
Comments: Leatherleaf Mahonia (Vis. 1) is a large shrub with
holly-like, bluish leaves and many upright stems. The
fragrant yellow flowers (Vis. 2) are produced in large
clusters. These are followed by blue (Vis. 3) fruit that
are often eaten by birds.
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