Botanical name | Mahonia lomariifolia |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Half Sun
Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. ![]() Frost Hardy
Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. ![]() Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | May June July This plant bears tall spikes of yellow flowers in Winter. |
Common name(s) | Yunnan mahonia, Chinese holly grape |
Origin | |
Foliage | Mahonia lomariifolia has long leaves with many pairs of leaflets. |
Uses in landscape design | This is a good plant for an upright barrier, particularly for shady locations. |
Drought tolerance | Medium |
Maintenance | Prefers medium levels of water. |
Fruit | May June July |
Soil conditions | ClaySandy Loam |
Growth rate | Fast |
Wildlife attractions | birds |
Interesting info | This plant has been given an Award of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. |
Growth habit | This plant has a bushy habit. |
Mahonia lomariifolia (Yunnan mahonia, Chinese holly grape)
- Botanical name: Mahonia lomariifolia
- Common name(s): Yunnan mahonia, Chinese holly grape
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A Winter-flowering shrub with tall spikes of yellow flowers and long leaves with many pairs of leaflets. A most decorative plant.
Family: Berberidaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: mah-HOE-nee-uh loe-mair-ree-iff-FOLE-lee-uh
Mahonia lomariifolia requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
May June July
This plant bears tall spikes of yellow flowers in Winter.
Mahonia lomariifolia has long leaves with many pairs of leaflets.