Berberis trifoliolata
Algerita Barberry
Description
Evergreen shrub that grows at a slow-moderate rate to 5' x 5'. Leaves are blue-gray and prickly. Yellow flowers appear late winter to spring followed by red berries that attract birds. Accepts full sun. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.