Algerita
Berberis trifoliolata
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Shrub |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Butterflies, bees |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
5-8' × 4-6' |
| Flowering Season | February-May |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -20 °F |
| Leaf Description | Compound with holly like spines |
| Fruit | Red or purple berries |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Description | Mostly found in the Chihuahuan desert, but known from a few localities in southeastern Arizona. This plant is similar to Berberis haematocarpa but the leaves are distinctly 3-lobed. The flowers can be prolific and showy in the springtime, and the berries are fantastic for attracting birds and mammals to a garden. This is a cold hardy species which could be grown north of its natural range in Arizona |
