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Japanese Golden Ring Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Golden Ring'

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Overview

The Japanese Golden Ring Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Ring') is a striking, compact deciduous shrub. It features vibrant green foliage with distinctive golden-yellow margins, which intensify in fall. Small, yellow flowers bloom in spring, followed by ornamental red berries. This hardy plant reaches about 3 to 4 feet in height and width, prefers full sun to partial shade, and tolerates various soils. Ideal for accent planting and garden borders. Zone 4-8.

Sun FullWater Medium, Very LowZones 1–11Climate Alpine, Temperate
Japanese Golden Ring Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Golden Ring') — The Japanese Golden Ring Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Ring') is a striking
Japanese Golden Ring Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Golden Ring') — It features vibrant green foliage with distinctive golden-yellow margins, which intensify

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
1–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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Japanese Golden Ring Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Golden Ring') — The Japanese Golden Ring Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Ring') is a striking
Japanese Golden Ring Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Golden Ring') — It features vibrant green foliage with distinctive golden-yellow margins, which intensify

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