Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'

Photo Credit:

JC Raulston Arboretum

 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.