BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

SOLD OUT: Available summer 2012

Description

One of the most delightful small foliage plants, Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea' has leaves which are a glorious golden yellow when they emerge in spring and can show strong red tints in a good autumn.

It is worth bearing in mind that the leaves need sun light to colour properly but can sometimes be burnt in too hot a position and is therefore usually best planted in partial shade in a hot garden. A great plant for smaller gardens or containers which can really brighten up otherwise dark areas.

Supplied Size:

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: March - April.
• Flower Colour: Yellow
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Compact, small, dome-shaped, densely branching shrub.
  • Height: 1 m (3 ft)
  • Spread: 1 m (3 ft)

• Pruning: Gentle pruning to shape in early spring will cause Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea' to become more bushy still.