Golden Barberry

Golden Barberry offers bright golden foliage that adds season-long contrast. Its compact, rounded habit makes it a useful choice for border, low hedge, foundation, color contrast. Plant it in full sun to part shade; protect from intense afternoon sun. Water needs: average; drought tolerant once established. Typical mature size is 3–4 ft tall by 3–4 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'
• Light: Full sun to part shade; protect from intense afternoon sun
• USDA zones: 4–8
• Mature height: 3–4 ft
• Mature width: 3–4 ft
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Bloom / feature color: Golden yellow foliage
• Bloom / interest season: Spring through fall
• Water: Average; drought tolerant once established
• Growth habit: Compact, rounded
• Landscape uses: Border, low hedge, foundation, color contrast
• Deer tolerance: Generally deer resistant

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.