Berberis, Japanese Barberry 'Orange Rocket'

Berberisthunbergii

Family
Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Berberis (BUR-bur-is)
Species
thunbergii (thun-BERG-ee-eye)
Synonym
Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Silver/Gray
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

American Canyon, California

Castro Valley, California

Napa, California

San Jose, California

Marietta, Georgia

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Cibolo, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Marietta, GA | September 2016 | positive

What I love about Orange Rocket Barberry is that it provides such good contrast. I have placed mine in among several plants and it contr...Read More

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American Canyon, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2010 | neutral

Havent had a chance to grow this yet as I have just purchased it. BEAUTIFUL COLOR! We cant seem to keep this in stock at the nursery I wo...Read More

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