A new golden barberry in an exciting, compact, dwarf form. Displays attractive, non-burning, golden foliage with an orange cast most of the season. Excellent color contrast in borders. Deciduous. Full sun. Slow growing to only 12 in. tall, 18 in. wide. Cutting grown.
Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge. Plant alongside purple-leaf Barberry and other purple foliage plants for contrasting color. Purple and black blooming perennials of and shrubs will be a standout alongside the golden foliage.
Yellow foliage makes this a bright spot in any garden. An excellent way to spice up mixed shrub borders to stand up all season against dark evergreens. The perfect plant to make blooming seasonals literally pop out in high contrast. A great choice to break up long edges of green lawn. Calls attention to important points in foundation planting front yard or back. Create a super bold yellow edge or intermix this with closely related dwarf purple barberries for an eye popping effect. A natural for modern gardens dependent on foliage color for interest.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
Plant Attributes: |
Genus: |
Berberis |
Foliage: |
Deciduous |
Exposure/Light: |
Sun |
Bloom Time: |
Spring |
Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
Growth Habit/Shape: |
Round |
Growth Rate: |
Slow |
Hardiness: |
04 |