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Agarita

Agarita

Berberis trifoliolata

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 8bZone 10b

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Agarita is a native Texas shrub with fragrant clusters of yellow flowers in spring followed by blue-black berries attractive to wildlife. It's drought-tolerant and requires minimal care once established.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–8′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Berberidaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Texas and northern Mexico

Native to: Texas

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with