Mahonia trifoliolata (Agarita) hummingbird friendly flaking bark with bluish-green leaves

flaking bark with bluish-green leaves that turn various shades of red and orange in the fall

and allowed to assume a natural shape

medium Sun exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom color White Bloom time Spring Mature height 40-50 ft Mature spread 30-40 ft Attracts Butterflies

Suckers should be removed unless spreading is desirable

Mahonia trifoliolata (Agarita) hummingbird friendly flaking bark with bluish-green leavesAlso known as Agarito, Algerita. Agarita tells a story of resilient beauty in adversity. Its leaves are tough and holly like, reminding us that it can fend for itself just fine without our help. And it does. But perhaps you've seen a large Agarita in bloom. A bloom so golden yellow and so fragrant that you immediately desire one in your garden. And when the red berries ripen, you can pick them to make a jelly or just eat them straight off the bush.