May require occasional pruning. Fertilize annually in late winter or early spring. Red fruit produced but seldom seen because birds eat it as soon as it is ready. Favorite of old southern gardens. Growth rate is middle.
Plant increases in size by underground rhizomes.
Growth rate is medium fast. Does well on north sides of buildings. May not flower and fruit well with less than 3 hours of sun per day. Growth rate is medium. Will withstand more sun than other mahonias.