This shrub has upright multiple stems that form a dense rounded habit. It has divided leaves with lanced-shaped, toothed leaflets and the small cup-shaped bright yellow flowers appear in a small raceme during autumn.   

Hardiness zones 7 to 10 

Mahonia fortunei is naturally found in China growing in moderately fertile well drained soil that is organic rich in a semi shaded position that is protected from cold drying winds and is drought and frost tolerant. 

The Chinese Mahonia is grown for its compact habit and its foliage. It is planted in small gardens or rockeries as a specimen or in group plantings in a woodland setting. It established in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for shady borders, on the coast and inland. It is moderately deer resistant. ID 2222

Mahonia (ma-HON-ee-a) fortunei (for-TEWN-ee-ee)

Berberidaceae (BER-be-rid-AY-see-ee)