Mahonia fortunei
Fortune's Mahonia
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Fortune's Mahonia (Mahonia fortunei) - Description
M. fortunei is native to China. It's stems bear 10 inch long leaves with 7 to 13 leaflets. The leaves are green above, and yellowish green with heavily netted veins underneath. It produces short clusters of flowers in late fall.
Fortune's Mahonia (Mahonia fortunei) - Blooming
Clusters or spikes of yellow flowers, often followed by colorful berries.
Fortune's Mahonia (Mahonia fortunei) - Growth
Evergreen shrubs with eye-catching, usually spiky foliage. Low-growing species work well as a groundcover. Mahonia grows best in partial-full shade. Tolerant of sun only if the soil does not dry out. M. fremontii and M. nevinii require full sun. Plants need shelter from cold, dry winds.
Fortune's Mahonia (Mahonia fortunei) - Planting
Site spiky varieties away from paths. Propagate from stratified seeds, semi-ripe cuttings in fall, or suckers.
Fortune's Mahonia (Mahonia fortunei) - Pest
Scale insects and whiteflies. Other problems include galls, rust, and leaf spots.
Fortune's Mahonia (Mahonia fortunei) - Interesting facts
Mahonia's berries are rich in Vitamin C, but with a sharp taste.
Fortune's Mahonia (Mahonia fortunei) - Soil and irrigation
Acidic and humus-rich soil, well aerated. If soil is dry, they need full shade.
