Japanese Mahonia
Berberis japonica
Family: Berberidaceae
Japanese Mahonia grows in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Japanese Mahonia
Japanese Mahonia growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Japanese Mahonia as 30-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 180-365 days.
Plant Overview
Japanese Mahonia (Berberis japonica) is listed in the Berberidaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3553
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Japanese Mahonia is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 7-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 7-9
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-60 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 180-365 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-60 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 180-365 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.