Mahonia media are fabulously tough landscape plants, but most get too large for smaller spaces. ‘Marvel’ keeps its flower power, but on a more compact, and less prickly plant. Large flower clusters in fall and winter are followed by dark blue berries. Winter foliage color when temperatures fall below 28°F.
4-9, 14-24
-5°F to 0°F USDA zones 6B–9
6-8' H x 4' W
Border, Mass planting, Privacy Planting, Woodland Garden
Evergreen
Slow
Part shade to shade
Attracts Pollinators, Disease / Pest Resistance, Easy Care, Returns Year After Year, Upright Habit, Water-wise
Feature
Fragrant yellow blooms, late fall and early winter
Fall
Low Water Once Established/Water-wise
Fertilize yearly in spring
Pruning
Shape in early spring
Well-drained soils
1. Dig in your native soil a hole as deep and wide as the container. We recommend planting in native soil for best acclimation.
2. Fill the hole with water and thoroughly water the new plant; allow both to drain.
3. Gently place the plant on its side and remove the pot. Place your hand on the bottom of the plant and put it in the hole.
4. Return native soil around the root ball, wetting and gently tamping down.
5. To complete, create a shallow trench around the base of the plant to contain the water when watering.
6. Mulch 1–2” deep around the plant, avoiding the area closest to the stem.
