Japanese Barberry 'Golden Rocket', Thunberg's Barberry 'Golden Rocket'
Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Rocket’ (Japanese Barberry) is a compact, upright, deciduous shrub with a bright and fresh chartreuse foliage which provides a striking contrast to the coral colored stems. The leaf coloring continues throughout the summer. Tiny, scented, pale yellow flowers appear in spring, but they are insignificant in comparison to the foliage. They are followed by an abundant crop of bright crimson-red berries in the fall, which are attractive to birds and often remain on the spiny stems after the leaves have fallen, therefore extending the season of interest of this ornamental shrub through the winter. ‘Golden Rocket’ is perfect for brightening borders or containers.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Berberidaceae |
Genus | Berberis |
Common names | Japanese Barberry |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Berberidaceae |
Genus | Berberis |
Common names | Japanese Barberry |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
How many Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Rocket’ (Japanese Barberry) do I need for my garden?
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