Berberis thunbergii 'Goruzam' GOLDEN RUBY®
Dwarf Golden-edged Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Ruby'
Deciduous Shrub
"This showy little barberry packs a lot of color into a small space. In spring glowing orange-red foliage emerges at the same time that clusters of small pale yellow blushed red flowers open on short thorny branches. As the foliage matures it deepens to a burgundy-red with a thin bright gold ring edging each leaf. This colorful show will last into autumn until it turns a rich mix of bright orange and brick-red. All of this on a dwarf shrub! This dwarf barberry prefers a location in full sun for the best foliage color. It will grow best in a site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate sand and clay. Once established it only needs occasional watering during dry weather, but prefers regular watering in sandy soils." —Great Plant Picks
Growing Conditions
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Average, Low
Description
Size: 12 - 18 tall x 18 - 24 wide
Shape / Form:
Rounded
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance
Foliage Color:
Burgundy / Maroon,
Red
Fall Color:
Red Orange,
Reliable Fall Color
Flower Color:
Yellow,
Yellow / Gold,
Chartreuse / Lime
Bloom Season:
Spring
Fruit Description:
Red
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Banks and Slopes, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hedges and Screens, Hell Strip, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water, Pest / Disease Resistance, Rabbit Resistant, Slug / Snail Resistant
Wildlife:
Bees, Birds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Slug / Snail Resistant
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
front of border
Plant Behavior:
Slow Growing
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Plant Combos
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Foliage and Flower in Warm Tones
Focus: Color Theme, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 8 -
Varied Foliage Color and Texture Create Long-lasting Display
Focus: Mixed Border, Curb Appeal, Small Space, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun
Zone: 8, 7 -
Wonderful Foliage with Skirt of Sweet Flowers
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Curb Appeal, Small Space, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 8, 7, 5, 6 -
Colorful Foliage Accented by Sweet Flowers
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Curb Appeal, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 8, 7, 5, 6 -
Planting Plan for Mixed Border
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Curb Appeal, Year-round Interest, Privacy and Screening
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Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 8, 7 -
Drought-tolerant Flower-filled Plant Combo for Full Sun
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Curb Appeal
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 7, 9 -
Late Season Foliage and Flowers for Fall Garden Interest
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 7 -
Pretty Flowers Framed by Handsome Foliage
Focus: Mixed Border, Curb Appeal, Small Space, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 8, 7 -
Lush Foliage Tapestry in Warm Tones with Ferns, Barberry, and Saxifraga
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Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Morning Sun
Zone: 8, 7, 5, 6 -
Varied Textures and Abundant Blooms in Warm Tones
Focus: Color Theme, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 8, 7