Japanese barberry ‘Golden Ring’ (Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Golden Ring’)

Japanese barberry ‘Golden Ring’ (Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Golden Ring’) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as Japanese barberry ‘Golden Ring’.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Japanese barberry ‘Golden Ring’
Scientific name: Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Golden Ring’
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit

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