
Aurea Golden Japanese barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'
Aurea Golden Japanese Barberry is a compact, deciduous shrub known for its vibrant yellow foliage that adds a bright pop of color to garden borders and mixed plantings. Its dense habit and thorny branches make it a great low hedge or barrier plant.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4â8
Sun Requirements: Full sun for best color; tolerates part shade
Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Size: 2â3 feet tall, 2â3 feet wide
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types
Landscape Use: Borders, mass plantings, foundation plantings, low hedges
Maintenance: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape; deer-resistant
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The Plant Firm was created during the lockdown of 2020 as a fun project to give me something to do. It quickly became a much larger endeavor and one that I knew needed more attention to be done right. I was tired of paying an arm and a leg for plants at the big box store and saw an opportunity to save people time and money while also delivering straight to their door. So, here we are in 2023. Officially up and running with an amazing team, more plants, and a desire to provide you with better plants at better prices!
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