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Mahonia trifoliolata - Agarita

Market price from $13.50 to $1,469.99

Mahonia trifoliolata is more than merely a shrub, it's a landscape's declaration of beauty and resilience. Known more commonly as Agarita, this fruit-bearing delight stands triumphant at a stately 3-6 feet tall, flaunting its uncanny ability to withstand drought and flourish under the harshest conditions. Its holly-like, three-pronged, gray-green leaves add texture and intrigue to any landscape, playing the perfect backdrop to the radiant display of bright yellow flowers that adorn it from February to April. As temperatures rise and summer settles in, these captivating blossoms give way to vibrant red berries. Not just ornamentally appealing, these berries are a cornucopia of tart flavor, growing not only the plant's aesthetic allure but also its overall functionality. Basking happily in full to partial sunlight, the Agarita shrub brings a captivating blend of beauty, resilience, and versatility to your landscape. Yet perhaps its most revered and praiseworthy characteristic is its commendable drought tolerance. With such a refined embodiment of robust appeal, this low-maintenance, high-charm flora illustrates that the art of landscaping is certainly not a trifling matter. Invest in a greener future with Agarita - it's nature's hardy poetry in plant form.

  • Size: 3 to 6 feet tall
  • Flowers: Bright yellow flowers from February to April
  • Foliage: Holly-like, gray-green, three-pronged leaves
  • Water usage: Low (Drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full to partial sun
  • Edible fruit: Produces bright red berries in late summer
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