Mahonia pinnata 'Ken Hartman' |
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Ken Hartman California Holly Grape |
Description
This cultivar displays erect compact growth. An evergreen shrub growing to a height of 4'-5' tall and wide. The leaves are 4"-10" long, with 5-9 very spiny-toothed, oval leaflets that are 1.5" in length. New growth a bronzy orange. It needs low to moderate amount of water once it's established.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bronze, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.