Mahonia trifoliolata (Agarita) hummingbird friendly attractive foliage

attractive foliage

It may be single or have multiple offsets

Western Soapberry is an attractive small to medium size Texas native tree that is adaptable and tolerant of many adverse conditions such as poor soil

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

sometimes 20-30 years

Mahonia trifoliolata (Agarita) hummingbird friendly attractive foliageAlso 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.