SCIENTIFIC NAME: Mahonia eurybracteata 'Soft Caress', PP20183
COMMON NAME: ‘Soft Caress’ Mahonia
GARDEN SIZE: 3 feet tall x 3.5 feet wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 7-9
EXPOSURE: Full Shade to Part Sun; Protect from harsh winter winds
WATER & SOIL: Prefers average to moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil; average water needs. Tolerates drought once established.
HABIT (FORM): Compact, slender, bamboo-like foliage
FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Fine-textured, soft foliage
FLOWERS: Bright yellow flowers in early winter
PLANT ORIGIN: China, including regions with subtropical and temperate climates
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects in the spring.
FERTILIZING: Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer; repeat after flowering if desired
PRUNING: No pruning required but can be clipped lightly any time of year for a tidy appearance.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
USES: Foundation planting, Borders, Privacy Screens, Woodland Gardens