Japanese Barberry
These adaptable spiny-stemmed plants require minimum maintenance and can tolerate climate and soil extremes making attractive and practical hedges, barrier shrubs, and specimen plants. This slow-growing variety reaches about the same height as 'Crimson Pygmy' or a little taller. Bright golden yellow new growth ages to lime green. Best color in full sun.
Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit type : Berries
Fruit season : Fall-Winter
Fruit color : Bright red
F ruit shape :Beadlike
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf length : 1/2-1 1/2"
Leaf shape : Rounded
Leaf color : Golden yellow to lime green
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Deciduous
Average size maturity width : 2 1/2- 3 ft.
Average size maturity height : 2 1/2- 3 ft.
Growth rate : Slow
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : -20 to -15 F( Z5a)
Sunset zone : 2b-24
Water requirements : Regular
Light exposure : Partial Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes