Golden Carousel Japanese Barberry
Description
This hybrid of the Korean and Japanese barberries is a dense and compact shrub with radiant golden-yellow foliage and a notably upright habit of growth; small yellow flowers are followed by showy red berries and fiery fall colors of gold, orange and red
Landscape Attributes
Golden Carousel Japanese Barberry is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
Golden Carousel Japanese Barberry is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Planting & Growing
Golden Carousel Japanese Barberry will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.