This multi-purpose shrub can be used by house foundations, as a hedge, in fence rows and in perennial gardens.
Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket'
Japanese Barberry
Tips for Homeowners:
Barberry would only need occasional water in heavy drought periods and in poor soils they might need some light feeding.
Rate this Plant:
A small shrub with big appeal, this fast-grower will add color where contrast is the main feature all season long.
- Upright, columnar habit with rust-orange foliage
- Ruby red fall foliage
- Great accent plant
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 4-9
Color: Orange, Red
Interesting Notes about Japanese Barberry:
The main reason this is one of the most popular landscape shrubs is its beauty! That, plus its versatility in the landscape is the reason why the spines are mostly overlooked. The spines are only a nuisance when occasionally having to prune dead wood or unwanted canes, or to children who attempt to play in their vicinity. On the other hand, deer tend to leave them alone and a hedgerow of barberry makes a great fence to deter them.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Fall Color
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Rock Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Cold Tolerant
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Orange
- Red
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Early Color
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water