Evergreen Shrub – Woodland Sprite Mahonia

Woodland sprite mahonia 

Botanical name: mahonia x woodland sprite 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: about 2 ft in height with a spread of about 4 ft 

Bloom time: spring 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Flower color: yellow

Foliage color: green, purple 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: prune lightly in the early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the late summer/early fall

Landscape use: shade garden, container plant, high groundcover, low hedge

Special features: produces ornamental, non-edible black berries after flowering, attracts pollinators and wildlife, 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring as the plant begins to come out of dormancy 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: hydrangeas, ferns, hostas, hellebores 

Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested but non-toxic for humans 

Invasive species: yes