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Orange Rocket Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Orange Rocket'

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Overview

The Orange Rocket Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket') is a vibrant deciduous shrub, prized for its upright growth habit reaching up to 4-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. Its foliage transitions from bright coral in spring to rich ruby in autumn. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade. This barberry's low maintenance and drought tolerance make it ideal for impactful, season-long color in landscapes.

Sun FullWater Medium, Very LowZones 1–11Type ShrubClimate Alpine, Temperate

Orange Rocket Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Orange Rocket') — The Orange Rocket Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket') is a vibrant deciduous shrub

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–8 Ft.

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Berberidaceae
Climate: Alpine, Temperate

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Orange Rocket Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Orange Rocket') — The Orange Rocket Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket') is a vibrant deciduous shrub

Photograph: Tournasol7, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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