Shrubs
Barberry
Berberis trifoliolata
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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: Winter, SpringComments
Litter: LowThorns: Prickly leavesIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F15665161081e9fbe34a2.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert