Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'
BOTANICAL NAME: Berberis thunbergii ‘Aurea’
COMMON NAME: “Golden Barberry”
ATTRACTS:
RESISTANT: Deer
BLOOM COLOR/ TIME:
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Full to Part Sun
HEIGHT: 4 feet
WIDTH: 4 feet
EVERGREEN OR DECIDUOUS: Deciduous
WATER REQUIREMENTS: Low - average
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Moist, well-drained soil, however it can tolerate many types of soil
GARDEN ATTRIBUTES: Colorful
Multi-season interest
Drought tolerant
HARDINESS ZONES: 4-7
Golden barberry is a compact, deciduous shrub w/bright yellow foliage throughout the season. Holds color best in full sun. Thorns along the branches. Good plant selection for a mixed border or hedge.