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Berberis, Japanese Barberry 'Mini Saffron'

Berberisthunbergii

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Family

Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Berberis (BUR-bur-is)

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Species

thunbergii (thun-BERG-ee-eye)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

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)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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braun06

Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2015 | positive

This barberry has a bright yellow color with hints of orange as the leaves unfold. Its super compact. Mini Saffron is drought and full...Read More

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