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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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.