Agarita, Agarito, Algerita, Laredo Mahonia, Laredo Oregon-grape, Trifoliate Barberry, Wild Currant, Berberis trifoliolata, Berberis trifoliolata var. glauca, Mahonia trifoliolata var. glauca
Mahonia trifoliolata (Agarita) is a rounded, evergreen shrub with rigid, spreading branches clothed with beautiful gray-green, trifoliate, holly-like leaves, 2-4 in. long (5-10 cm), adorned with needle-sharp tips. Clusters of fragrant, bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers open in early to mid-spring. They give way to edible, red berries which can be used to make jams and jellies. Songbirds eat the fruits, and quail and small mammals use the plant for cover. Adaptable, low maintenance, heat, and drought tolerant, deer resistant, this desert shrub, unlike most members of the genus, requires a dry, perfectly drained position in full sun or light shade.
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Mahonia |
| Common names | Mahonia, Agarita |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 6' (60cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 6' (60cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Mahonia |
| Common names | Mahonia, Agarita |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 6' (60cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 6' (60cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Mahonia trifoliolata (Agarita) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Mahonia trifoliolata (Agarita) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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