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Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'
A shrub with long arching branches. Rounded leaves that glow a rich golden colour. Bright orange colours in Autumn. Prefers semi-shade best. Hardy to cold and most soil types. Wonderful contrast in a shady site. Deciduous.
Genus
Berberis
Species
thunbergii
Cultivar
'Aurea'
Common name
Golden Barberry
Family name
Berberidaceae
Place of origin
America
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Frost hardy / Prefers a semi-shaded site
Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.