Mahonia trifoliolata (Agarita) hummingbird friendly Western Soapberry is an attractive

Western Soapberry is an attractive small to medium size Texas native tree that is adaptable and tolerant of many adverse conditions such as poor soil

sometimes 20-30 years

It comes as a single or multi-trunk and can grow to about 12-20 ft

Sweet nectar of this plant attracts many species of butterflies

Primary ingredients for plant nutrition and soil health are: Fish

Mahonia trifoliolata (Agarita) hummingbird friendly Western Soapberry is an attractiveAlso known as Agarito, Algerita. Agarita tells a story of resilient beauty in adversity. Its leaves are tough and holly like, reminding us that it can fend for itself just fine without our help. And it does. But perhaps you've seen a large Agarita in bloom. A bloom so golden yellow and so fragrant that you immediately desire one in your garden. And when the red berries ripen, you can pick them to make a jelly or just eat them straight off the bush.