Scientific Name
Mahonia fortunei

Common Name
Chinese mahonia
 
Hardiness Zones: 8 to 9
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Partial shade; moist, well-drained, acidic soil; avoid hot, dry sites and harsh winds
Height: 5 to 6 feet
Width: 5 to 6 feet
Texture: Coarse
Form: Compact dense
Flower/Fruit: 2 to 3" erect raceme of yellow flowers in late summer; normally does not develop fruit
Foliage: 6 to 10" alternate, pinnately compound dark green leaves; 5 to 9 leaflets; 5 to 15 spiny teeth on each margin; fern-like texture
Comments: Drought tolerant; the least hardy mahonia
Cultivars: --
   


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