agarita
spiky leaves of this evergreen shrub packs a sharp punch with bright yellow blooms in early spring + juicy red berries to benefit wildlife — valued for edible fruit + medicinal uses
plant details
agarita
identification
latin name: Mahonia trifoliolata
usda code: MATR3
alternative name(s): Agarito, Algerita, Laredo mahonia, Laredo Oregon-grape, Trifoliate barberry, Wild currant
classification
ecotopes class: understory
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – shady woodland
size range: medium – 6-12 ft
habit: shrub
leaf retention: evergreen
light requirement: full sun – part-shade
color signature: yellow flowers, followed by red to orange berries
native range
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