Orange Rocket Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket' PP #18,411
SKU
6293
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4 - 9 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BUR-bur-is thun-BER-jee-eye |
|---|---|
| Lore | Winner, Best Shrub in the 2010 New Varieties Showcase at the Oregon Association of Nurserymen's Far West Show. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide in 10 years. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Tolerates Poor Soils, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Compact Form, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Colorful, Compact Shrub |
Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites. Best color in full sun. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. No pruning necessary except to maintain desired shape.
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