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Mahonia trifoliolata (Berberis trifoliolata)
The Mahonia trifoliolata shrub typically grows 2-6 feet tall and wide, with prickly trifoliate leaves, fragrant yellow flowers, and globular red berries. This plant is native to flats and slopes in grassland, shrubby areas, rocky hillsides, pastures, and open woodlands from western Texas to Arizona and south to northern Mexico. Each thick leaflet of a trifoliate leaf has 1-3 spines. The yellow flowers bloom in axillary clusters in early spring, followed by edible berries that mature from orange to red. These berries can make jams and jellies, and birds find them appealing.
Mahonia trifoliolata plants can be grown in full sun to light shade in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in USDA Zones 7-9. They tolerate slightly alkaline soils and are drought-tolerant. It's best to place the plant in a location protected from strong winds. The plants spread through suckering, and if naturalization is not desired, suckers should be removed as soon as they appear. There may be problems with fruiting on a single specimen shrub, so planting more than one shrub together is recommended for best fruit production.
Height: 2’-6'
Spread: 2’-6'
Bloom: February-April
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 7, 8, 9
Origin: Texas
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
