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Leather Leaf Mahonia

Leather Leaf Mahonia

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Bird friendly but resistant to pests, this strong upright shrub is a perfect guard for any garden. The value added by the fruit grown underneath the spiny leaves adds another level of variety of all gardens.

- ATTRACTIVE AND UPRIGHT: As a shrub with distinctive evergreen foliage and terminal clusters of showy, fragrant yellow flowers this is an appealing vertical and supporting shrub.

- GRAPE-LIKE CLUSTERS: With a visually appealing powder-blue and black grape-like fruit growing on it, this shrub almost gives the impression of sitting in a vineyard somewhere in France.

- UNIQUE: With special spiny leaves that aid in pest resistance, this shrub is ideal as a barrier plant, or simply something to add a little fruit-visual into your garden.

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  • Is this plant INvasive

    Yes, leatherleaf mahonias can be invasive in some areas due to prolific seeding.

  • What size is a grown shrub?

    They grow 6–10 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide.

  • What temperature can this with stand? We live in zone 8, I think south west of Dallas.

    They tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F.

  • Does this plant bloom in the winter?

    Yes, it blooms in late winter with yellow flowers.

  • How much sun will a mahonia?dandoubleday

    They thrive in partial to full shade but tolerate some sun.

  • Can people eat the fruit off this tree?

    Yes, the berries are edible and often used in jams.

  • Is this deer resistant?

    Yes, leatherleaf mahonia is deer-resistant.

  • I have a tree that is approximately 13 years old. It has been cut bk some already but now is standing about 10 ft tall... right now it has the orange red leaves in patches here and there.. It is interesting and beautifully with its grape clusters! When is the best time to cut this tree back?

    The best time to prune your tree is during late winter or early spring, while it is dormant and before new growth begins. This ensures healthy regrowth and minimizes stress on the tree.

  • What zone are these for?

    They are suited for USDA zones 7–9.

  • Are they safe for domestic dogs if berries or leaf eaten?

    No, they can cause gastrointestinal upset in dogs if ingested.

  • Can you eat the berries!

    Yes, but they are tart and best consumed when fully ripe. the berries are edible and often used in jams.