Other Names:  Oregon Grape

Description:

This selection is a large, dense shrub with large, compound, glossy green leaves; an abundance of yellow flowers in spring are followed by deep purple berries that are attractive to birds; a great hedge, screen, or landscape accent

Ornamental Features

Golden Abundance Barberry is clothed in stunning clusters of yellow flowers along the branches from late winter to early spring. It has attractive dark green evergreen foliage. The spiny oval compound leaves are highly ornamental and remain dark green throughout the winter. The fruits are showy powder blue drupes displayed from late summer to late fall.

Landscape Attributes

Golden Abundance Barberry is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. It is a good choice for attracting birds and bees to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Spiny

Golden Abundance Barberry is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• Hedges/Screening
• General Garden Use

Planting & Growing

Golden Abundance Barberry will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. 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. This plant will benefit from an application of bonemeal and/or mycorrhizal fertilizer at the time of planting. 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.