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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

Ornamental Features

Golden Carousel Japanese Barberry is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its ornamental upright and spreading habit of growth. It features tiny clusters of yellow flowers hanging below the branches in mid spring. It has attractive yellow deciduous foliage which emerges gold in spring. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding orange in the fall.

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.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Spiny

Golden Carousel Japanese Barberry is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• Hedges/Screening
• General Garden Use

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.