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Golden Rocket Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket'
Pronunciation: BUR-bur-is thun-BER-jee-eye
SKU #06300
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slowly reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
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| Description | Expect dramatic color from spring to fall with this unique shrub with its narrow, upright habit and showy, bright yellow foliage that creates excellent color contrast in mixed borders. This variety produces few flowers and little to no viable seed, making it a great alternative over many other barberries. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites. Best color in full sun. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Prune young plants in late winter to promote dense new growth. |
Details
| Description | Expect dramatic color from spring to fall with this unique shrub with its narrow, upright habit and showy, bright yellow foliage that creates excellent color contrast in mixed borders. This variety produces few flowers and little to no viable seed, making it a great alternative over many other barberries. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites. Best color in full sun. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Prune young plants in late winter to promote dense new growth. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Golden Rocket Barberry produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Golden Rocket Barberry evergreen or deciduous?
Golden Rocket Barberry is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Golden Rocket Barberry?
Golden Rocket Barberry is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Golden Rocket Barberry resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
How fast does Golden Rocket Barberry grow?
Golden Rocket Barberry has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Golden Rocket Barberry?
Golden Rocket Barberry grows in an Upright habit.
Where can I use Golden Rocket Barberry in my landscape?
Golden Rocket Barberry is suitable for: Barrier, Border, Container, Hedge.
What color are Golden Rocket Barberry flowers?
Golden Rocket Barberry produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Golden Rocket Barberry?
Golden Rocket Barberry has Yellow foliage.
What plants grow well with Golden Rocket Barberry?
Good companion plants for Golden Rocket Barberry include: Boxwood (Buxus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela).
How do I care for Golden Rocket Barberry?
Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites. Best color in full sun. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Prune young plants in late winter to promote dense new growth.
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