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Agarita

Agarita

Berberis trifoliolata

shrubβ˜€οΈ full sunπŸ’§ low waterZone 8b – Zone 10b

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
4–8β€² tall Γ— 4–8β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 8b
Zone 10b
Zone range: Zone 8b to Zone 10b

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

Forest Layer Placement

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Texas and northern Mexico

Native to: Texas

Function & Care

Functional Roles

wildlife benefitmedicinalhedgerowedible

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting