Mahonia pinnata subsp. insularis ‘Schnilemoon’

New to the UK, a selection from an endangered race from Santa Cruz Island, California. Foliage emerges bronze tinted and bright green leaflets are relatively flat and almost spineless in comparison with the very undulate spiny leaflets of 'Ken S. Howard'. Congested panicles of rich-yellow scented flowers in spring. To 1.5m high and wide. Very tough and drought tolerant.