Shrubs
Barberis Yellow (Barberry)
Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'
Also known as Yellow Japanese Barberry
Size
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About This Plant
Barberis Yellow (Barberry), 'Barberry', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Barberis Yellow is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'
- Common name
- Yellow Japanese Barberry
- Mature size
- 3-5 ft tall × 3-5 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring (inconspicuous)
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Bird forage, Pollinator support
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