I have this thing growing up through an azelia. I know it has to go, but (esp. @Walter Reeves) what IS it? Anybody?
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Margaret S on Mar 29, 2012I think it is Mahonia.Helpful Reply
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Deborah C on Mar 29, 2012Yes it is a Mahonia.Helpful Reply
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Cultivators Design and Landscape on Mar 29, 2012Jason, Both Margaret and Deborah have it right! That's a Mahonia! They are pretty common plant here in GA. The berries will just fall off when they are ready to fall. It will flower a yellow bloom and to my knowledge i don't think the berries will stain unless they are crushed I am assuming. Hope this helps!Helpful Reply
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Caitlin M on Mar 29, 2012I have one of those too. I don't know much about it. But, the flowers were there, then turn into berries. It grows long, yellow strands of small flowers that bloom late winter/early spring, add a nice color when most is still brown. But, mine is intruding on a well established rosemary bush which I prefer to keep. I look forward to hearing what others have to say about it, both good or bad.Helpful Reply
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360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Mar 29, 2012Some consider this to be a noxious weed as it is spread by birds eating the seeds. There are some really beautiful cultivars with very bright fragrant blooms.Helpful Reply
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Cultivators Design and Landscape on Mar 29, 2012"Soft Caress" Mahonia is a nice one!Helpful Reply
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Jason on Mar 29, 2012Thanks, everyone! Margaret was quick on the draw, but the information from Cultivators Design is very helpful. Even though it likely won't persist in my yard, I prefer a thorough understanding of what I'm keeping and what I'm eliminating before I take action!Helpful Reply
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Beth A on Mar 30, 2012It is a mahonia belei. I'll take it!!Helpful Reply
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Gladys H on Mar 30, 2012Cool find.... I had to buy mine! Birds eat the berries and deposit the seeds. Cool freebie!!Helpful Reply
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Lisa D on Mar 30, 2012My grandad has 10 or more of these they are pretty and easy to care for, the berries just fall off and songbirds seem to love landing on this plant as it gets larger.Helpful Reply
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Laura S on Mar 30, 2012Mahonia. You should move it to a place where you don't have to brush by it. It has very fierce stickers, but the smell of the flowers is heavenly.Helpful Reply
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Jhowell H on Mar 30, 2012i don,tknow,but its beautiful.Helpful Reply
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Patricia W on Mar 30, 2012Known as Grape Holly 'round here.Helpful Reply
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Patricia W on Mar 30, 2012Always wanted one but it is marginally hardy where I live.Helpful Reply
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Julie F on Mar 30, 2012I live in central IN & have this weed coming up every year, it get's 7' tallHelpful Reply
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Darene P on Mar 30, 2012It is a leatherleaf mahonia. I think they're just beautiful. They grow really large, and have sharp points on the leaves like holly. I wish I could come dig it up for you. I'd bring it home with me. I love them.Helpful Reply
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Sue M on Mar 30, 2012Yes, it is mahonia bealei. They are really lovely. Maybe you can move it to a place of its own.Helpful Reply
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Patsy W on Mar 30, 2012Mahonia...just move it.Helpful Reply
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Naomi J on Mar 30, 2012Mahonia, the birds will clean off those berries in a matter of daysHelpful Reply
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Jason on Mar 30, 2012Okay, okay! After enough of you have gushed over the beautiful mahonia, I'm not sure I'm just going to kill it off. Maybe there's a corner of the yard that could use a new plant. If anyone is in the Smyrna, Powder Springs, Marietta area and would like it for themselves, let me know. Also good to know: when is the best time for a transplant??? Keep in mind that digging this out will stress the mahonia and the intertwined azelia that I'm trying to keep!!!!Helpful Reply
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Caitlin M on Mar 31, 2012Good question Jason! With all of these answers I still can't decide what to do about mine hovering over my rosemary...and the Mahonia is about 6ft tall. Would it be easier to move the rosemary, which is about 3x3ft?Helpful Reply
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Beth A on Mar 31, 2012Sometimes you just have to choose between damaging one desirable plant over another less desirable one. Even though many of us love Mahonia....its not a rare plant and would not be a great loss to just cut it down. If the azalea is the plant you want most, then protect it. Or...you can very carefully cut it out below the soil line...getting a few roots and pot it up until it can be given to someone or safely transplanted with healthy roots. Same with your Rosemary, Caitlin.Helpful Reply
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Jason on Mar 31, 2012Thanks, Beth! I'm goint to see how badly intertwined the roots are and then try your potting suggestion. If it survives my horrible gardening skills, I know I'll find a place for it!Helpful Reply
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Tara K on Jan 29, 2013Oregon grape is not only decorative, but useful. the berries can be picked for jelly. The variety growing in our area is hardy to Z3Helpful Reply
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Amanda on Mar 25, 2013This is an Oregon Gold Grape Holly. Wonderful Plants and quiet expensive. The need morning sun with shade in the hot afternoons. I had this plant and loved it!Helpful Reply
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Chesto48 on Aug 24, 2015I have several of these. Didn't know the name but very nice plantHelpful Reply
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Carey on Sep 16, 2016I also have an oregon grape in my yard. I liked it at first and would have liked it much more in the fence row than in the middle of my flower bed. It got to big and I can't get it out!!Helpful Reply
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