Shrub · Deer-resistant
Agarita
Berberis trifoliolata
Also called: Agarito, Algerita
A spiny blue-grey evergreen that bees swarm in late winter and birds nest inside for protection. The tart red berries make a prized jelly.
Growing & care
Holly-like prickly leaves make it a superb barrier hedge. Thrives on rocky ground and neglect. Nearly impossible to kill once rooted; no supplemental water needed.
Bloom season
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In bloom: Feb–Apr · Colors: yellow
Where to buy
Look for agarita (Berberis trifoliolata) at: native Texas nurseries.
Buying nursery-propagated natives — never collected from the wild — keeps
wild populations intact. Ask any seller where their stock comes from.
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