Mahonia x media 'Marvel'
Marvel Mahonia
Evergreen Shrub
"Statuesque and upright, Marvel's large frond-like leaves develop in whorls along coarsely branched stems. Gorgeous sprays of fragrant, yellow flowers appear in late fall or early winter. Flowers develop into grape-like clusters of wax-coated black berries by late summer and autumn." Southern Living Plant Collection
Growing Conditions
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Average
Description
Size: 48 - 60 tall x 30 - 48 wide
Shape / Form:
Irregular
Foliage Texture:
Bold
Foliage Quality:
Bold
Features: Attracts Birds, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Flowers, Fragrant, Showy Fruit or Berry, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Green
Leaf Shape:
Serrated
Flower Color:
Yellow,
Yellow / Gold
Bloom Season:
Winter
Flower Shape:
Cluster
Fruit Description:
Blue,
Black
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Once-a-Year Maintenance, Pest / Disease Resistance
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest
Position / Role:
mid-plane filler
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low, medium
