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.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Wild Garden
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, With Rocks
Special Uses
Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.