Plants in genus berberis
Berberis eurybracteata
Berberis eurybracteata is an evergreen shrub native to Asia, known for its bright yellow winter flowers and bamboo-like leaves. It is ideal for shade gardens and attracts songbirds with its grape-like berries. This compact shrub is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket'
Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket' is a fast-growing shrub with foliage that transitions from vivid coral in spring to scarlet-red in summer and ruby red in fall. It grows in a column-like shape, reaching around 4 feet tall, and is drought-tolerant and cold-hardy.
Berberis thunbergii 'Royal Burgundy'
This deciduous plant has deep purple-red foliage that darkens to almost black-red in late fall and winter. It is slow-growing, reaching 1-2 feet in height and 1-4 feet in width, and is hardy from USDA Zones 4-8, thriving in full sun and well-draining soil.
Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea Nana'
This deciduous plant has striking golden-yellow foliage that turns bright red-orange in fall. It is slow-growing, reaching 2-3 feet in height and width, and is hardy from USDA Zones 4-8, thriving in full sun and well-draining soil.
Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'
This deciduous plant features burgundy-red foliage that takes on orange hues in late fall and winter. It is slow-growing, reaching 2-3 feet in height and width, and is hardy in USDA Zones 4-8, requiring full sun and well-draining soil.
Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'
This deciduous plant has mottled white-pink and wine-red leaves with a graceful, weeping growth habit. It produces red berries in late fall and winter, reaching 5 feet in height and 4 feet in width, and is low-maintenance.
Berberis thunbergii
Berberis thunbergii is a deciduous shrub known for its deep crimson red foliage and small yellow flowers in spring. This plant produces red berries in fall and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. Berberis thunbergii grows 4 feet tall and wide and features thorns along its branches, making it deer-resistant. It thrives in full sun for the best color and prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil. This shrub is part of the Berberis genus, which is prized for its colorful foliage and adaptability to various garden settings. It is an excellent choice for hedges, borders, and as a focal point in garden beds.
Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'
Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea' is a small, deciduous shrub with bright chartreuse to yellow foliage in spring and vibrant fall colors. It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide, producing yellow flowers in early spring and pinkish-red berries in autumn.
Berberis aquifolium
Berberis aquifolium, commonly known as Oregon grape, is a broad-leaf evergreen shrub native to Western North America. It features fragrant bright yellow flowers and produces edible berries suitable for jellies and preserves. The plant's foliage changes with the seasons, starting with bronze-red leaves in spring, turning glossy dark green in summer, and finally adopting a purple-burgundy hue in fall and winter. It attracts birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies, and thrives in USDA zones 5-9. This shrub prefers slightly acidic soil and partial to full shade but can produce more flowers and fruit with increased sunlight. It is tolerant of hotter, dry climates if the soil pH is maintained and is virtually disease and pest-free. Additionally, it is deer resistant and features hermaphroditic flowers. The plant grows to a height of 3-6 feet and a spread of 3-5 feet, with pruning recommended after flowering and every 3-5 years for renewal.
Berberis aquifolium 'Compactum'
Berberis aquifolium 'Compactum' is a compact form of Mahonia, an evergreen plant with color-changing leaves. It produces yellow spring flowers and purple summer berries, attracting pollinators. This low-maintenance plant is deer resistant and tolerates full sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde'
Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde' is a compact, rounded shrub with striking dark purple foliage and teardrop-shaped leaves. It produces yellow flowers in spring and non-viable red berries. This plant is deer resistant and drought tolerant once established, thriving in USDA zones 4 to 8. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun for the best color.
Berberis gracilis
Berberis gracilis, native to Northern Mexico, is an architecturally fascinating shrub with glossy green, non-spiny foliage. It produces bright yellow flowers with a sweet perfume and can reach a mature size of 7 feet tall and wide. This plant is difficult to propagate by cuttings and seed, adding to its uniqueness.
Berberis thunbergii 'Admiration'
Berberis thunbergii 'Admiration' is a compact, mounding shrub with cranberry-red foliage and yellow-green margins. It produces petite pinkish-yellow blooms in summer and cherry-red berries in fall, attracting butterflies and birds while being deer-resistant.
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Torch'
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Torch' is a lime green vertical shrub that changes to bright orange in spring and orange-gold in fall. It grows 3-4 feet tall and 18-20 inches wide, thriving in full sun without burning. This non-invasive, deer-resistant plant is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8 and requires well-drained soil.
Berberis sheridaniana
Berberis sheridaniana is a Chinese-origin plant that reaches 3.5 feet tall with spiny green foliage. It produces bright yellow flowers from mid-October to mid-November, followed by bright blue fruit in February and March. This plant is deer-resistant and adds a splash of color to fall and winter gardens.
Berberis eurybracteata 'Soft Caress'
Berberis eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' is a fall-flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub with finely-cut blue-green summer foliage. It produces yellow flowers in late fall and early winter, followed by deep blue/black berries. This compact, pest-resistant plant thrives in well-drained soil and requires moderate to low moisture, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Carousel'
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Carousel' is a compact, upright shrub that is a sport of Japanese and Korean barberries. Its leaves change color from golden yellow in spring to green in summer, and orange/red in fall. This plant is tolerant of urban pollution, deer-resistant, and hardy in USDA zones 4-9. It grows 3-4 feet tall and spreads 2-3 feet wide, thriving in full sun for the best color.