Rare to find berberis trifoliata, mahonia trifoliata, agarita 100 seeds

Rare To Find Berberis trifoliata, Mahonia trifoliata, Agarita 100 seeds

~100 Wonderful seeds of Mahonia trifoliata - rare to find for sale.

Agarita tells a story of resilient beauty. Its leaves have hues of green and blue but are very prickly, so the agarita is best planted away from high-traffic areas. In the spring, it produces small yellow flowers, followed by red berries. The berries are edible and quite delicious - sweet yet tart if allowed to ripen.

Agarita may look modest at first, even rough, but given it time and it will grow to an impressive shrub that anchors the space. Its flexible nature give us choice in its use in garden, and it is one of the few Texas native evergreens that are cherished by wildlife.

AT A GLANCE

Texas native: Yes

Water use: Low

Sun exposure: Full sun to part sun

Bloom color: Yellow

Bloom time: Spring

Mature Height: 4-5 ft

Mature Spread: 4-6 ft

Evergreen: Yes

Attracts: Birds, bees

Edible: Yes, berries

Deer resistant: Yes

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 Mahonia species, unlike most members of the genus, requires a dry, perfectly drained position in full sun or light shade.

Grows up to 2-6 ft. tall and wide (60-180 cm). Will spread by suckering to form thickets.

A full sun to light shade lover, this plant is easily grown in dry to medium, well-drained soils. Protect from strong winds.

Usually, no serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for rust and leaf spots.

Perfect for banks and slopes, foundation plantings, beds and borders, or cottage gardens.

Unless naturalizing is desired, suckers should be promptly removed as they appear.

Native to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Please note that the listing is for ~100 seeds.