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
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Average, Low
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
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
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
Maintenance Level:
low
Focus:
Color Theme,
Hellstrip / Parking Strip,
Mixed Border,
Saving Water,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun
Zone:
8
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Curb Appeal,
Small Space,
Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Part Sun,
Part Shade,
Filtered Sun,
Morning Sun
Zone:
8,
7
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Curb Appeal,
Small Space,
Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Full Sun,
Part Sun
Zone:
8,
7,
5,
6
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Curb Appeal,
Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Full Sun,
Part Sun
Zone:
8,
7,
5,
6
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Curb Appeal,
Year-round Interest,
Privacy and Screening
Exposure:
Full Sun,
Part Sun
Zone:
8,
7
Focus:
Hellstrip / Parking Strip,
Mixed Border,
Saving Water,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Curb Appeal
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
8,
7,
9
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
8,
7
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Curb Appeal,
Small Space,
Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Full Sun,
Part Sun
Zone:
8,
7
Exposure:
Part Sun,
Part Shade,
Morning Sun
Zone:
8,
7,
5,
6
Focus:
Color Theme,
Mixed Border,
Saving Water,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun
Zone:
8,
7