Agarita Dappled Shade Although its name might suggest

Although its name might suggest otherwise

and stunning reddish-purple—creating some of the most breathtaking autumn scenery among native American trees and shrubs

these cheerful plants grow to heights between 16 and 24 inches

You can spot it growing in the picturesque Anacacho Mountains just west of Uvalde and a couple of other small locations

Drummond's Dogwood

Agarita Dappled Shade Although its name might suggestMahonia trifoliolata (Berberis trifoliolata) The Mahonia trifoliolata shrub is a lovely plant that typically grows between 2 and 6 feet tall and wide. It features charming, prickly trifoliate leaves, delightful fragrant yellow flowers, and eye catching globular red berries. This native gem thrives in various landscapes, from the flats and slopes of grasslands to shrubby areas, rocky hillsides, pastures, and open woodlands stretching from western Texas