Lime Glow Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Lime Glow'
SKU
2070
Mature green leaves provides superb backdrop for the dramatic lime green new foliage. Brilliant young leaves will not burn in the sun. Exceptional carmine fall color and bright red berries round out the season. Inconspicuous yellow flowers in spring. Fabulous light value foliage for border contrast with darker plants. Add to foundation planting and mixed shrub compsotions. Deciduous shrub. Full sun. Slow grower to 5 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
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4 - 8 Change
Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BUR-bur-is thun-BER-jee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growering to 5 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Fall Color |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
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