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    Mahonia trifoliolata

    Scientific Name: Alloberberis trifoliolata

    Also Known As

    • Berberis trifoliolata
    • Agarita
    • Wild Currant

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Mahonia trifoliolata plant details

    Mahonia trifoliolata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia trifoliolata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, screen, spiky, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia trifoliolata

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Mahonia trifoliolata plant

    How to Grow Mahonia trifoliolata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Mahonia fremontii

    Scientific Name: Alloberberis fremontii

    aka Berberis fremontii, Desert Mahonia, Desert Oregon Grape, Frémont's Mahonia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-15'

    Width: 5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Mahonia fremontii flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Berberis haematocarpa [Santa Fe Landscape]

    aka Alloberberis haematocarpa [Santa Fe Landscape], Mahonia haematocarpa [Santa Fe Landscape], Mahonia haematocarpus [Santa Fe Landscape], Desert Holly, Oregon Grape, Red Barberry, Red Mexican Barberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Berberis haematocarpa [Santa Fe Landscape] foliage by plant lust
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    Mahonia nevinii

    Scientific Name: Alloberberis nevinii

    aka Berberis nevinii, Nevin's Barberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-12'

    Width: 5'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Mahonia nevinii flower by Stan Shebs
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