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Berberidaceae
Trees and shrubs
Barberry 'Sunsation'
Hardiness
Zone 4
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Family
Berberidaceae
Berberis thunbergii 'Sunsation', or Japanese Barberry 'Sunsation', is a compact and very bright shrub, valued for its intense golden-yellow foliage, enhanced with orange and pink hues on young shoots. This warm coloration remains stable throughout the season, bringing a brilliant presence to landscapes. Its rounded and dense habit, naturally balanced, makes it an excellent choice for structured borders, contrasting beds, or group plantings. Small pale yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by decorative red berries later in the season. Robust, low-maintenance, and equipped with deterrent thorns, 'Sunsation' offers color, structure, and reliability, while maintaining a neat appearance without intensive pruning.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorYELLOW
Foliage colorGolden yellow
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingDecorative red berries in autumn
Maximum height1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Maximum width1 m (3 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature'-35°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
