Mahonia trifoliolata (Agarita) hummingbird friendly attractive foliage

attractive foliage

sometimes 20-30 years

It comes as a single or multi-trunk and can grow to about 12-20 ft

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

Sweet nectar of this plant attracts many species of butterflies

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.