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Berberis ‘Tiny Gold’
Berberis thunbergii
This tiny beauty has bright sunshine yellow foliage in spring/summer darkening to a yellowy – lime green as the summer progresses, followed by deep red autumn tints. Berberis thunbergii ‘Tiny Gold’ maintains its color throughout the growing season.
Tight compact rounded habit measures 1-2’ x 1-2’ in 5 years (Ultimately 2’ x 2’ untrimmed). This dwarf barberry is sure to be in hit in landscapes as a mass planting, specimen plant, or container plant. and keeps a dense habit with minimal pruning. Perfect for small yards or even rock gardens. Easy care, drought tolerant once established.
To date, no flowers have been observed. Plants have passed the USDA Cereal Rust Disease Trials in MN. This variety has been added to the Federal Register as an approved cultivar.
Origin: Czech Republic
Description / Plant Notes:
- USDA Zone 4
- Low, tight, rounded compact habit
- Burn resistant
Patent Status: PP 17,084
| USDA Zone: | 4 - 9 |
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| Height: | 12 to 24-inches 30 to 61-centimeters |
| Spread: | 12 to 24-inches 30 to 61-centimeters |
| Foliage Colors: | Yellow, Chartreuse |
| Light Levels: | Full-Sun, Partial-Sun |
| Growth Habit: | Compact-rounded |
| Usage: | Containers, Garden border, Gardens, Landscapes, Mass landscape planting, Pots |
| Patent Status: | PP 17,084 |
| Origin: | Czech Republic |
Grower Culture |
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| General: |
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| Media: | Well-draining media |
| Water: | Well-Drained to Moderate |
| Crop Timing from Rooted Liners: |
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| 1-gallon: | 39 to 52-weeks with 1 ppp |
| 3-gallon: | 78 to 104-weeks with 1 ppp |