Berberis thunbergii |
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Japanese Barberry, Gold Barberry |
Description
This shrub will grow 3-6' high x 4-7' wide and has bright green leaves that change to orange/red/purple in the fall. It produces clusters of yellow flowers that bloom from April to May and has bright red berries that appear in October and stay into winter.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).