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Agarita
Mahonia trifoliolata
In the United States:
Native
· also called agarita, agarito
Honeybees visit agarita primarily for its abundant early-spring pollen to support brood rearing ahead of major nectar flows, with moderate nectar availability as one of the first blooming shrubs. Peak bloom occurs in March, providing a critical boost to colonies in its range. This drought-tolerant evergreen shrub requires no special management for beekeeping but can be browsed by deer in some areas.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | February–April |
| Hardiness zones | 7-9 |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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