Berberis, Japanese Barberry 'Golden Ruby®'
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Sold out for the season- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
A beautiful shrub for bringing color into the landscape; striking coral red foliage that develops a golden edge at maturity, finally turning to brilliant yellow in fall, also has attractive flowers and showy red fruits after the leaves fall.
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Details
Height: 24 inches
Spread: 24 inches
Sunlight: 
Hardiness Zone: 4a
Description:
A beautiful shrub for bringing color into the landscape; striking coral red foliage that develops a golden edge at maturity, finally turning to brilliant yellow in fall, also has attractive flowers and showy red fruits after the leaves fall
Ornamental Features
Golden Ruby® Barberry is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. The fruits are showy crimson drupes carried in abundance from early to late fall. It has attractive coral-pink foliage edged in gold throughout the season. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding yellow in the fall. It features tiny clusters of yellow flowers hanging below the branches in mid spring.
Landscape Attributes
Golden Ruby® Barberry is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and can be pruned at anytime. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Spiny
Golden Ruby® Barberry is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Golden Ruby® Barberry will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
| SKU | Container Size |
| S0470 | #2 Container (2 Gallon) |
* Not all container sizes may be available at this time. See store for details on specific container size availability.
More Information
| Available for Pre-Order | No |
|---|---|
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Common Family Name | Barberry |