Beijing Beauty Mahonia

Beijing Beauty Mahonia brings bold evergreen texture and cool-season color to Southern shade gardens. Its layered, upright branches carry dark-green, holly-like foliage, followed by bright yellow flower clusters from fall into winter and blue-black berries that appeal to birds. This distinctive shrub performs well as a specimen, in a woodland border, or near an entry where its winter flowers can be appreciated. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Mahonia hybrid ‘sPg-15-1’ PP29,095
• Light: Part shade; tolerates full sun with dependable moisture
• USDA zones: 7–9
• Mature size: 4–5 ft tall × 4–5 ft wide
• Foliage: Evergreen; narrow, spiny, dark-green compound leaves
• Flowers or feature: Bright yellow flower clusters followed by blue-black berries
• Bloom season: Fall into winter
• Water: Average; prefers moist, well-drained soil while establishing
• Growth habit: Dense, layered and upright
• Landscape uses: Shade-garden specimen, woodland border, foundation planting, pollinator and bird garden
• Deer tolerance: Generally avoided because of its spiny foliage, but not deer-proof

South Carolina garden note: A strong Zone 8b choice for adding evergreen structure and flowers during the cooler months.

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care. Availability changes with nursery inventory.