Shrubs
Barberry
Berberis trifoliolata
Can serve as a good informal hedge. Red berries attract birds, foliage provides shelter. Also try B. haematocarpa. May be sold as Mahonia trifoliolata or Agarita.
The Basics
Type: ShrubsSun: Full SunHardiness: 15°FWater: Very LowNative to Chihuahuan DesertGrowth
Growth Rate: Slow-moderateMature Height: 5'Mature Width: 5'Mature Form: RoundedFoliage
EvergreenColor: Blue-grayTexture: MediumWildlife
BirdsFlowers
Flower Color: YellowSeason: Late winter to springComments
Litter: LowThorns: Prickly leavesIrritation: NoneAttracts Wildlife
Native
Rabbit Resistant
Photo By: Dave Seibert