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Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Nugget'

Common Name: Barberry - Gold Nugget Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Nugget'

Deciduous shrub, compact, dwarf, Slow growing yellow-gold leaves; orangish in fall. Nice rounded shape, considered to be mostly allergy free, pest tolerant. Barberry can easily be sheared to be used as a hedge plant and it is useful for barrier plantings.

Characteristics & Attributes


Plant TypeBloom ColorBloom Time
shrubs - DeciduousYellow April-May

Height

Spread

Hardiness
30cm (ft)40cm (1.5ft)zone 4-8

Exposure

Soil Moisture

Foilage Color
Full sunModerate to RegularGold

Soil Type

Attributes
This plant tolerates some drought and a little salt. This plant will grow in dry soil. Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay. Hedge, barrier plant, foundation plant, shrub border or small groupings in the landscape.
*Deer Resistant
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