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| Identification |
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Genus
Mahonia
Species
bealei
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Beale's barberry
leatherleaf mahonia
barberry
Family
BERBERIDACEAE
Specimen number
S11541
Data source
HtZn p139;Frgnt p118;Xeri p301
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
12'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Mahonia bealei has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. Birders will like this plant. Barberry (also known as Beale's barberry and leatherleaf mahonia) has mild pungent flowers. This plant can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. This plant does well in fertile soils. It prefers dry soils. This species can survive short periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Attracts birds
Other interest
powder blue berries turn blue-black over
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers. like Lily-of-the-Valley
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Pungent
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Mahonia bealei is a woody perennial. Barberry (locally known in some parts as Beale's barberry and leatherleaf mahonia) is evergreen. Leaves: This plant has holly like compound leaves. The flowers are most often a yellow color.
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