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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seed will germinate in 30-90 days.|Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +).

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast

Introduced to: Alabama, Georgia, Japan, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Vietnam, Virginia

Native

Introduced

Berberis bealeiBerberis bealei

Beale's Barberry, Leatherleaf Mahonia

In Stock: 1.94 lb (Total:1.94lb)

Mahonia bealei

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1.94 lb VA

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

20,790

Quantity:

1.94 lb

Collected in:

Virginia

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831524

Characteristics

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Australia, Canada

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seed will germinate in 30-90 days.|Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +).

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast

Introduced to: Alabama, Georgia, Japan, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Vietnam, Virginia

Native

Introduced

Berberis bealei, known as Beale's Barberry or Leatherleaf Mahonia, is an exquisite, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub native to western China. Perfect for USDA zones 6-9, it thrives in part to full shade, gracing gardens with its striking presence. This robust shrub reaches heights of 4-10 feet with a spread of 3-8 feet. Its leathery, holly-like leaves create a tiered structure, featuring spiny, oblong leaflets that captivate admirers year-round. From February to April, Beale's Barberry erupts into clusters of fragrant, showy yellow flowers, infusing late winter landscapes with vibrant color and delightful scent. These blooms give way to decorative, grape-like clusters of waxy green fruits maturing to blue-black by late spring and attracting various bird species.

Drought-tolerant and requiring minimal maintenance, this ornamental shrub is ideal for hedges, naturalized areas, or woodland borders. While often resilient to pests and diseases, it does spread via suckers, necessitating occasional management. Notwithstanding its beauty, Berberis bealei is considered invasive in parts of the southeastern U.S., so it's crucial to monitor its spread. Due to its drought resistance and winter interest, Beale's Barberry is a versatile, captivating addition to your garden, offering year-round allure with minimal effort.