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