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Golden Barberry Information
About The Golden Barberry
Set Your Yard Aglow With the Golden Barberry
Brighten your landscape with the glowing foliage of Golden Barberry, also known as 'Aurea.' This deciduous shrub stands out from spring through fall with vibrant golden-yellow leaves that bring lasting color to foundation plantings, borders, and mixed shrub beds. Its naturally dense, rounded shape makes it an easy choice for adding structure, contrast, and year-round interest to the garden.
In spring, small clusters of soft yellow flowers appear along the branches, followed by bright red berries in fall that add seasonal color. Golden Barberry thrives in full sun to partial shade, with the richest golden foliage developing in sunny locations. It adapts to most well-drained soils, tolerates drought once established, and is deer resistant, making it a dependable, low-maintenance landscape shrub.
Golden Barberry is well-suited for foundation plantings, low hedges, mass plantings, or as a colorful accent. Its thorny branches also make it a practical choice for creating informal barrier plantings. It can also be grown in large outdoor containers, adding bright foliage to patios and entryways.
Why You'll Love the Golden Barberry
- Brilliant golden foliage provides season-long color.
- Dense, rounded habit is ideal for hedges, borders, and foundation plantings.
- Small yellow spring flowers are followed by bright red fall berries.
- Best foliage color develops in full sun.
- Drought tolerant once established and deer resistant.
- Adapts to most well-drained soils with few maintenance concerns.
- Suitable for landscape beds or large outdoor containers.
Golden Barberry Details
Mature Height:
2-3 ft.
Mature Width:
3 ft.
Sunlight:
Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Slow
Botanical Name:
Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea Nana'
Grows Well In Zones:
4-8 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, CA, HI, PA, WA
Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors
(Hardy down to -20° F)
Watering Requirements
Sunlight Requirements
Humidity Requirements
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Golden Barberry
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
No pricing or packing slips included with gifts! Just the plant and a note.
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