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Berberis thunbergii
Japanese Barberry, Gold Barberry
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Linda Engstrom
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.