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Algerita Barberry

Berberis Trifoliolata

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Algerita Barberry, Berberis trifoliolata, is a hardy, deciduous shrub, growing to 3-8 ft tall and 4-6 ft wide. It boasts holly-like foliage, yellow flowers in spring, and red berries in fall. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils. It's excellent for water-efficient landscapes, providing habitat for wildlife and a barrier with its thorny branches. Zones 7-9.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–10
Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — Algerita Barberry, Berberis trifoliolata, is a hardy, deciduous shrub, growing to 3-8 ft tall and 4-6 ft wide
Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soilsAlgerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — It boasts holly-like foliage, yellow flowers in spring, and red berries in fallAlgerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — It's excellent for water-efficient landscapesAlgerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — providing habitat for wildlife and a barrier with its thorny branchesAlgerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — scientifically known as Berberis trifoliolataAlgerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — is a resilient and versatile shrub native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico+5

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Berberidaceae

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Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — Algerita Barberry, Berberis trifoliolata, is a hardy, deciduous shrub, growing to 3-8 ft tall and 4-6 ft wide
Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils
Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — It boasts holly-like foliage, yellow flowers in spring, and red berries in fall
Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — It's excellent for water-efficient landscapes
Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — providing habitat for wildlife and a barrier with its thorny branches
Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — scientifically known as Berberis trifoliolata
Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — is a resilient and versatile shrub native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico
Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — which can grow to a mature height between 3 to 8 feet with a similar spread
Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — is well-adapted to arid and semi-arid climates
Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — making it an excellent choice for drought-tolerant gardens.<br><br>Characterized by its holly-like
Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — making this shrub an effective barrier or security plant
Algerita Barberry (Berberis Trifoliolata) — The leaves measure about 0.5 to 1 inch long and are armed with sharp spines

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