SCIENTIFIC NAME: Mahonia x media 'Winter Sun'
COMMON NAME: Winter Sun Mahonia
GARDEN SIZE: 6-8 feet tall x 4-7 feet wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 6-9
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): Upright, suckering shrub
FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Dark green with purplish-red tones in winter; new growth emerges reddish
FLOWERS: Bright yellow, fragrant, bell-shaped flowers in candle-like clusters; blooms mid-winter to late winter
PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid
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
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