Mahonia fortunei, commonly known as Chinese mahonia or Fortune’s mahonia, is an evergreen shrub native to the forest understories and open woodlands of China. It typically grows up to 2 meters tall, occasionally reaching 4 meters, with an upright, spreading, and somewhat rounded habit. The shrub has a slow to moderate growth rate and moderate density. The foliage is pinnate with leathery, holly-like leaflets that are often tinged with red or bronze, especially in the cooler months. It produces racemes of fragrant yellow flowers from late autumn to early winter, which are followed by edible, rounded purple-blue berries about half a centimeter long, containing numerous seeds and rich in vitamin C.

Mahonia fortunei is valued for its ornamental features, including its textured foliage, fragrant winter blooms, and attractive berries that can attract birds. It is used in gardens for border planting, as a specimen shrub, or for creating hedges. It is also suitable for container gardening and can be grown indoors as a houseplant. This species thrives in part shade to full sun, prefers well-drained soil, and has medium water requirements. While it is heat-tolerant, it also adapts well to cooler climates. It is generally pest-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. However, it can suffer from rust and leaf spot diseases under certain conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0