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Barberry, Algerita

Scientific Name: Mahonia trifoliolata (Moric.) Fedde
Synonym: Berberis trifoliolata
Family: Berberidaceae

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Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15° F (-9° C)

Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun

Origin: Chihuahan desert, from Texas to Arizona into northern Mexico

Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, 3 to 6.67 feet tall (0.9 to 2 m.), greyish green or bluish green palmate leaves, 2 to 4 inches long (5 to 10 cm.)

Flowers: Yellow scented flowers, up to 0.504 inches wide (12.6 mm.), in late winter to early spring

Fruit: Edible red berry

Watering Needs: Little water, drought tolerant

Patrick J. Alexander, hosted by the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

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