bright-yellow flowers stand atop the slender, bamboo-like foliage like fingers of light

Soft Caress Mahonia with emerald green leaves in a blue container

‘Soft Caress’ Mahonia

Mahonia eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' PP20183

Few plants offer the texture that ‘Soft Caress’ provides the shade garden. In early winter, bright-yellow flowers stand atop the slender, bamboo-like foliage like fingers of light. Perfect for an Asian garden or as a specimen.

Light Needs

Part Shade to Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones 7a - 9b

mature dimensions

3′ high x 3.5′ wide

This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 9a

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More About ‘Soft Caress’ Mahonia

Bloom/Feature

Bright yellow flowers in early winter. Feathery foliage for the shade garden. Soft, threadlike foliage with no thorns. Blooms in winter followed by blue berries.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Compact Habit, Disease / Pest Resistance, Dwarf, Easy Care, Longer Blooming, Water-wise, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

Winter

Uses

Accent, Container, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Low

Fertilize

Yearly in spring

Pruning

In spring

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in part shade to shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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