Southern Living Marvel Mahonia Live Shrub in 2.5-Quart Grower Pot

Elevate your garden with the striking and architectural Marvel Mahonia from Southern Living Plants. This upright evergreen shrub features bold, frond-like foliage arranged in graceful whorls along sturdy stems, adding instant texture and structure to the landscape. In late fall and winter, Marvel comes alive with fragrant sprays of bright yellow flowers when few other plants are in bloom. These blooms are followed by clusters of deep blue, berry-like fruit that attract birds and provide lasting visual appeal. With its refined, upright habit reaching about 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide, Marvel Mahonia makes an excellent focal point, foundation plant, or woodland accent. Hardy across a wide range of climates, this easy-care shrub offers year-round beauty, wildlife interest, and unmatched seasonal performance.

• Feature: Yellow winter blooms followed by decorative blue-black berries add color and texture when the garden is quiet.
• Sun Exposure: Best in partial shade to shade; tolerates morning sun with afternoon protection.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil and adapts to most soil types once established.
• Watering Needs: Keep evenly moist during establishment; water as needed during prolonged dry periods.
• Fertilizing: Feed lightly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer for evergreen shrubs.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning required; remove damaged or dead stems in late winter or early spring.
• Mature Size: Grows approximately 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide, forming a bold upright habit.
• Cold Hardiness (USDA Zones): Hardy in Zones 6–9.
• Landscape Uses: Ideal for foundation plantings, woodland gardens, shade borders, or as a year-round evergreen focal point.
• Maintenance Level: Low — dependable performance, striking foliage, and minimal pruning needs.
• Ships from Alabama - Customers beyond the Southeast US should place orders from early fall to late spring to avoid heat damage in transit
• Placing a large order? Consider ordering 1-2 of these mahonia plants to ensure that they will meet your specifications before placing the order for the entire project