Bright Yellow Upright BarberryThe Barberry ‘Golden Rocket’, Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Rocket’, is a narrow, upright growing, deciduous shrub with showy, bright yellow foliage. It is good for zones 4-9. Pale yellow, insignificant flowers in spring are followed by bright red berries in fall which persist through the winter. The berries attract birds and other wildlife through the fall and winter.Plant has spines or sharp edges so use caution when handling. Since ‘Golden Rocket’ has a naturally upright growth habit, it can be also be used as a hedging plant.The stems can be thinned out in late winter so the plant maintains a tidy form or left to grow. Use this plant in containers, planters, shrub borders, focal point, in small groups, and as a specimen.It is insect, disease, and deer resistant. If you are looking for a low maintenance, hardy plant, you can hardly do better than the Golden Rocket!*Yellow Foliage*Sun or Part Shade*Fall Color.
Category: Barberry Bushes
Atro Nana Barberry
Low Maintenance, Dense, Dwarf ShrubThe Barberry Atro Nana, Berberis t. ‘Atro Nana’, Crimson Pygmy, is a dwarf, (pygmy) compact shrub that is tightly mounded. The foliage is deep crimson red and turns a deep burgundy in the fall. It produces red-tinged pale yellow colored flowers that bloom in March and April. In May the flowers are followed by glossy red fruit. A great, low maintenance landscape plant, Atro Nana needs full sun to part shade; sun will produce the best foliage color; as shade increases the foliage will turn lighter red to green. Just below those beautiful red leaves are the tiniest, and sharpest thorns, but since the plant requires so little maintenance, you don’t encounter the thorns very often.* Deep burgundy fall color* Easy to grow* Compact with dense foliage .
Crimson Pygmy Barberry
Small Shrub with a Huge Punch of ColorCrimson Pygmy Barberry is a deciduous ornamental shrub with outstanding color. These would look terrific in your landscape border or perhaps in a Japanese-themed garden. Plant Crimson Pygmy against the golds, yellows and deep greens of your landscape for stark contrast, or use as a companion to anything in the pink/rose spectrum.Your Crimson Pygmy Barberry is a must-have for your yard. It’s tiny enough to fit in just about anywhere and offers a lot of interest for its small stature and hardy nature. A veritable rainbow of color, Crimson Pygmy presents red-brown stems supporting petite, yellowed-hued blossoms in spring. Purplish-red foliage fills out the shrub throughout the season, adding a sprinkling of bright red berries for fall, a popular attraction for your feathered friends. Crimson Pygmy maintains a compact, rounded form and true color consistently from spring until frost for a lovely plant to grace your yard.Your Crimson Pygmy Barberry is a small shrub but packs huge color into any landscape. It’s naturally small in stature at about two feet tall with a 3 foot spread. It has all of the characteristics you’ll love in a landscape shrub. Crimson Pygmy is resistant to disease, urban conditions, deer and insects, and perhaps best of all, doesn’t require pruning. However, if you want to treat it as a topiary or downsize it, it’s perfectly amenable to being shaped to please. Crimson Pygmy prefers full sun, and after its root system is established, it will only need watering during periods of drought. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind small shrub that’s sure to draw attention with its punch of color, than the Crimson Pygmy Barberry is the shrub for you!* Colorful Foliage, flowers and berries* Compact Size* Hardy* Wildlife interest.
Golden Torch Barberry
The garden focal point you’ve been waiting for! For the last few years vertical-growing upright shrubs have been enjoying their day in the sun. Shrubs with surnames like ‘rocket’ and ‘pillar’. They are always striking and definitely add a certain punctuation to the home garden. They often come in browns, rusts and burgundies and can get lost against a brick wall or a stained fence. Not anymore!Golden Torch Barberry refuses to fade into the background. This lime green vertical beauty starts out tinted bright orange in the spring, transitioning to chartreuse/lime green for the summer and blushing with hot red tips come fall. It is a slow grower, so it doesn’t need pruning – ever!Golden Torch Barberry (Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Torch’) is one of those plants that draws attention wherever you put it, so plant it where you can enjoy it. It is smashing in large containers by a door or around a porch, perfect flanking a garden gate or lined up in a row along a walk or patio.For a real visual statement try it paired with some of its burgundy brethren, like Sunjoy® Tangelo or Orange Rocket.Whatever you do, though, don’t let another summer go by without this great statement shrub in your garden! Order yours today!* Chartreuse green leaves * Doesn’t burn in the sun * No pruning needed * Unmatched summer color statement.
Rosy Glow Barberry
Stunning Color and Protection The Rosy Glow Barberry (Berberis thunbergii ‘Rosy Glow’) is that rare triple threat in your landscape. Its color, ease to grow and usefulness are unmatched. This shrub is a show stopper for its stunning color. It has variegated leaves of purple, pink and rose shades. The more sun it gets, the more vibrant it appears, so choose your site accordingly. It can tolerate some shade but its color will be very different, tending toward green with pink and red accents. The sharp color stands out in the landscape but it is decidious, the leaves will fall off for the winter..The Rosy Glow Barberry is a breeze to grow, too. Once established it is tough as nails – a foolproof plant to manage. It matures to 3′ high with an equal spread, so it fits nicely in any location.It can stand on its own as a beautiful specimen plant. It also makes a striking grouping when planting in drifts or as a hedge. It can be left to grow as a thorny shrub or pruned to tidy it up.As beautiful as these Barberry’s are, they hide a sharp little secret. Quarter inch thorns line the branches – a painful surprise to trespassers when planted as a barrier hedge or under a window. They also provide protective cover for birds.The Rosy Glow Barberry will not disappoint when you add it to your landscape. Its color, ease and usefulness will serve you for many years. * Variegated Red Foliage * Protective Thorns * Attracts Birds and Wildlife * Easy to Grow.
Intermedia Barberry
Barberry Color in Compact FormIntermedia Barberry is a small, Japanese shrub. One would make a lovely specimen planting for your yard, or you could use several as a filler hedge or border.Your Intermedia Barberry is a delicate splash of reliable color for any setting where you need that little bit of something extra to spice up a location. It has the same red foliage that Barberries are prized for, but in a smaller, more compact package than other varieties. It’s also handy because does well even in soils where other ornamental shrubs might struggle. Intermedia does have thorns, but what might be seen as a negative aspect of a shrub, is actually an asset with this Barberry. Because of its thorny nature, deer and rabbits tend to pass it by, and it’s sometimes used in places where a little extra security could be useful, as vandals may be deterred by the thorns.Intermedia Barberry is a deciduous shrub that will grow up to 3 feet tall with an equal spread. It has a uniform, rounded shape and the dense foliage presents a lush, vibrant appearance. You can let it grow freely but it doesn’t mind if you trim it to maintain the shape and size you prefer. Barberry bushes grow best in full sun, and are tolerant of many types of soil.Compact and hardy, with reliable color that spices up any setting, the Intermedia Barberry is perfect choice for your yard today!* Foliage color * Compact size * Uniform shape * Thrives in full sun.
Sunjoy® Tangelo Barberry
Unique Orange/Yellow FoliageIt’s hard to imagine a more beautiful shrub than one ablaze in spicy accents of orange and yellow…and Sunjoy Tangelo will bring that type of dazzling display to your yard this year. Each diminutive leaf is an artistic demonstration of natural beauty with its tangerine-orange hue outlined with delicate chartreuse margins. The affect of the uniquely-colored foliage on this dense shrub is simply breathtaking. Sunjoy Tangelo Barberry maintains its colorful appearance from spring through fall, and its hardy nature brings it back again year-after-year.Your Sunjoy Tangelo Barberry will grow up to 4 feet in height with an equal spread. It has a mounded habit that grows naturally beautiful, but is amenable to a bit of pruning if you so desire. Sunjoy Tangelo is versatile and hardy, possessing burn and rust resistance, as well as being drought tolerant.Deer tend to pass it by, but your songbirds will enjoy perching amid its colorful branches. Planted as a border or hedge, Sunjoy Tangelo makes an outstanding decorative statement. However, even planting just one in drab corner of the yard can add a splash of invigorating color to your home.For unique foliage you can’t go wrong with Sunjoy Tangelo Barberry is a prime example! The two-toned leaves and easy-care nature combine to make this unique barberry variety an easy choice for your home this year.* Unique foliage* Pest & disease resistant* Drought tolerant.
Sunjoy® Citrus Barberry
Sunny Foliage with Long-Lasting ColorSometimes the best color display for your yard isn’t in the flowers, but in the leaves. Sunjoy Citrus Barberry is a prime example of how you can bring brilliant, long-lasting color to your home this year, even without the benefit of flowers. It’s a hardy little shrub with small leaves that pack a big punch! The chartreuse foliage is a bright stand-out in any setting, providing a sunny burst of color from spring through fall. Your Sunjoy Citrus is a deciduous shrub that will grow up to 3 foot tall with a 4 foot spread. It has a naturally compact, rounded habit, but is amenable to pruning in the spring if needed. Deer leave it alone, but wildlife will enjoy it for the dense cover it provides. Sunjoy Citrus is heat and drought tolerant as well as being at ease in urban environments. Plant several for a low hedge, or just one to brighten up a dark corner of your yard.Sunjoy Citrus is a Proven Winners shrub. An improvement upon the Golden Barberry, Sunjoy Citrus adds even more vibrant foliage color, and does so on a hardy, easy-to-care-for shrub. Plant a few of these remarkable shrubs this year and you’ll add a one-of-a-kind splash of joyous sunshine to your home landscape.* Decorative foliage* Deer resistant* Works well in containers* Heat & drought tolerant.
Cabernet Barberry
Deep Purple Leaves Year RoundWe love Barberry! It is a workhouse in the landscape providing great color and texture. It fits in any landscape from formal to natural, or large to small. Make it a specimen or plant massive groups of barberry– it looks good either way. Cabernet Barberry (Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea ‘Moretti Select’) is a great new introduction from First Edition Plants.Only growing 2’ tall and 3’ wide, it is compact enough to fit into any garden. It makes a great foundation plant and defines a border like few other plants can. Make Cabernet part of the backbone of your garden as it makes a statement.Even though it does fine in part shade, the best color is in full sun – and what color it is! The new growth is bright crimson turning to deep burgundy. This coloring layering adds rich depth to your landscape. A truly beautiful plant, Cabernet requires no pruning and is about as tough and drought tolerant as a plant gets. You will love this plant. Order yours from us today!* Beautiful specimen * Four seasons of interest* Deep purple/crimson foliage.
Sunjoy® Gold Pillar Barberry
Ornamental Shrub with Brilliant FoliageThe Sunjoy Gold Pillar Barberry is a deciduous shrub with brilliant foliage. It would look great as a short hedge or border along a walkway.Your Sunjoy Gold Pillar Barberry is particularly prized for its bright yellow foliage that maintains its brilliance all summer long.The one inch leaves emerge in scarlet raiment when spring arrives, but quickly adopt their golden glory. When fall approaches they briefly return to their red origins, but this time with a decidedly brighter orange hue as well, which is quite spectacular to behold.The Barberry grows to about four feet tall in a wide columnar fashion. Light yellow flowers appear in the spring, but you may not notice them. They will however be useful in drawing pollinators to your yard.It’s very adaptable and tolerant of many conditions, so won’t require a lot of care from you. Another useful feature of this particular cultivar is that it won’t suffer leaf scorch like some other yellow Barberry will, making it a superior selection among Barberry choices.Barberry has a long history of medicinal uses dating back more than 2,000 years. It’s also sometimes used cosmetically and even in some crafts.No matter what the Sunjoy Gold Pillar Barberry is used for, none will compare to its use as an uncommonly beautiful addition to your landscape.* Outstanding foliage color* Low maintenance* Drought tolerant .