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All-TigerNet [12233]
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Calling TigerNet Plant Guru's...
Apr 14, 2020, 4:41 PM
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Anyone know the name of this bush?
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Re: Calling TigerNet Plant Guru's...
Apr 14, 2020, 4:44 PM
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That would be a Mahoney. Not sure of the scientific name ect.
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Re: Calling TigerNet Plant Guru's...
Apr 14, 2020, 4:48 PM
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Ok I made an F.Looked it up and it’s a Mahoney.
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I went to Clemson with Mahoney. Bob was a pitcher for
Apr 14, 2020, 4:55 PM
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the Tigers, and later a broadcaster for us as well. I didn't think he was good enough at either one to have a whole bush named after him, though. 
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Re: I went to Clemson with Mahoney. Bob was a pitcher for
Apr 14, 2020, 5:00 PM
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Could be a bit prickly at times, but at least had a pleasant odor?
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Funny you say that. His nickname was in fact "Cotton",
Apr 14, 2020, 5:09 PM
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which as anyone who ever actually tried to pick it knows, is DURN prickly.
His nickname was due to bleach blonde hair, almost as white as cotton.
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Re: Calling TigerNet Plant Guru's...
Apr 14, 2020, 4:44 PM
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Going out on a limb but sure looks like some sort of holly.Is it an evergreen?
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Athletic Dir [855]
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Mahonia
Apr 14, 2020, 4:59 PM
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In our yard in the upstate, it's the first plant to flower. We see the bees on it for the first time early in the year after winter. Afterward, it has berries that the birds really love.
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it is also banned in SC .. so***
Apr 14, 2020, 6:23 PM
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Re: Mahonia
Apr 14, 2020, 6:33 PM
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You are correct.
A large genus that grows “everywhere”. The birds plant a lot of the shrubs! Best not to eat the berries unless you are a bird!
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Re: Calling TigerNet Plant Guru's...
Apr 14, 2020, 5:00 PM
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Do you live in the Oregon area? Holly-leaf Oregon-grape which as posted above, the mohonia sp? Family.
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Re: Calling TigerNet Plant Guru's...
Apr 14, 2020, 5:07 PM
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I live in North Caronlina - apparently the plant is from Asia (China) and is considered invasive in the surrounding states (SC, GA, TN) but not in NC.
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Thanks guys - y'all got me on the right track...
Apr 14, 2020, 5:05 PM
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It is a Mahonia - more specifically a leatherleaf mahonia or Beale's barberry. Darn think sticks the crap out of me every time I work in this particular shrub bed (was already here when I bought the house). Thinking about pulling all of them up and replacing them with something else. Any suggestions for something that will survive in shade and not get out of hand (not get over 4' high)?
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Indian Hawthorn is an attractive low maintenance option...
Apr 14, 2020, 5:17 PM
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However, some varieties are prone to fungus so select varieties that aren’t susceptible to leaf spot, such as Olivia, Eleanor Tabor, Indian Princess, Gulf Green, Georgia Petite and Georgia Charm.
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How about a yew?
Apr 14, 2020, 5:21 PM
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There are several types of them, some that stay low to the ground and some that can get to four feet or more. We have one next to our mahonia. You can find them at your local plant nursery. They are open as they are classified as agricultural.
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Re: How about a yew?
Apr 14, 2020, 6:38 PM
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And probably the most poisonous plant you can grow!
Once the favorite wood for longbows.
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Re: Calling TigerNet Plant Guru's...
Apr 14, 2020, 5:42 PM
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Mahonia .
Native to the northwest .
I have a softer variety growing in my yard on James Island .
Great shade plants .
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Re: Calling TigerNet Plant Guru's...
Apr 14, 2020, 5:50 PM
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Darn good for honey bees too... We need to protect our bees!!!!
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