Japanese Barberry Golden Dream

This striking Japanese Barberry, Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Dream', offers a lot of visual appeal. In spring, the young foliage emerges yellow on blood-red stems, adorned with delicate white flowers. These nectar-rich blooms attract pollinating insects. By summer, the leaves mature to a yellow-green hue before transforming to brilliant orange in the autumn, providing a stunning contrast to the red berries. With its open, branching habit and extended season of interest, this deciduous shrub is perfect for adding color accents to shrub borders. 

Site: Tolerates exposure, including coastal
Soil: Any well-drained soil
Position: Best in partial shade, as hot sun can scorch the leaves
Season of interest: Spring, summer, autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 5’ (1.5m)  Spread: 5’ (1.5m)