Agarita
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Agarita
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Berberis trifoliolata
Agarito, Algerita, Wild Currant, Laredo Grape
4
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6 feet
4
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6 feet
Texas to southwestern U.S., south to central Mexico

Central Texas
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Evergreen
Flowering
Attracts Pollinators
Birds




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About This Plant
Sun or shade. Evergreen, with blue or green leaves bearing sharp points. Yellow flowers appear briefly in early spring, followed by red berries. Agarita’s prickly and rugged leaves are a signature of south-central Texas. Stiff stems form a mounding shrub up to 5′ in height.
Agarita grows in thickets, canyons and woodlands. Though it’s frequently clear-cut during residential construction, it has been showcased in watersaver landscapes, paired with yucca and mountain laurel to lend instant Hill Country flavor.
Though it can be hard to locate at big box stores, agarita can generally be obtained from nurseries specializing in native plants.
Maintenance
Agarita requires excellent drainage in clay soils. No regular maintenance is required, and the prickly leaves tend to discourage it. Prune only to remove deadwood; autumn is the best time, since it blooms in early spring.
Features
Plant Type:
Small Shrub
Size:
4-6' H, 4-6' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Sandy, Thin, Well drained
Wildlife:
Bees, Birds, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Yellow
Bloom Time:
February, March
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
- Juniperus ashei
- Diospyros texana
- Salvia roemeriana
- Salvia farinacea
- Viguiera stenoloba
- Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida
- Lindheimera texana
- Cissus trifoliata
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