Agarita, Mahonia trifoliolata (Barberry Family)

By frostweed
July 13, 2015

What surprising qualities this plant has: early nectar for bees and butterflies, plus beautiful flowers and fruit.

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Jul 15, 2015 4:40 PM CST
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Name: Linda Williams
Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a)
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I've always had a lot of respect for this species! Every year I look forward to its blooms, which are like a celebration of spring! I really love the taste of the ripe berries later. Delicious! It's not often you can find fruit on something that can grow in poor soil and not even needing much water!
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Jul 15, 2015 5:40 PM CST
Name: josephine
Arlington, Texas (Zone 8a)
Hi Everybody!! Let us talk native.
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Thank you Linda, yes, the flowers smell wonderful, the fruit is great, and the plant is evergreen and care free, what more could you ask for? Smiling
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