| Common Name: |
Soft Caress Mahonia |
| Scientific Name: |
Berberis eurybracteata subsp. eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Barberry |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Habit: |
Evergreen |
| Texture: |
Glossy |
| Flower Description: |
Pale yellow blossoms |
| Bloom Season: |
Blooms in late fall and early winter |
| Fruit Description: |
Blue; showy; edible to birds |
| Foliage Description: |
Unusual foliage color |
| Height of Plant: |
3 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
3-5 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 6b-10b |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to full shade; morning sun |
| Water Usage: |
Occasional, drought tolerant |
| Soil Type: |
Average, well-drained |
| Propagation: |
Stratify seeds: seeds require a cooling period prior to germination and are best planted in the Fall; Sow in situ; Can handle transplanting; Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem |
| Photographer: |
Richard Buggeln |
| Location: |
Japanese Garden |