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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
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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