Barberry - Golden Ruby®
The Barberry 'Golden Ruby', Berberis thunbergii 'Goruzam', is a standout with a stunning color transformation throughout the season.
It has spring foliage that emerges a striking fluorescent orange, and in the summer its leaves mature to a burgundy maroon, with a gold ring around the outer leaf margin. Its fall color is a flame orange to brick red, and this bold color combination adds drama in the garden against more subdued landscape plantings.
Golden Ruby is very slow growing, reaching approximately 15 inches high and 24 inches wide. 'Golden Ruby' is an easy-care plant and will perform best planted in full sun with well-drained soil. Use as borders, accent plant or in mass plantings.
Plant Facts
| Family | Berberis thunbergii 'Goruzam' |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Yellow |
| Mature Height | 15 inches |
| Mature Spread | 24 inches |
| Soil | Well Drained |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Moisture | Average |
| Mature Form | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Fall Color | Red Orange |
Quick Overview
The Barberry 'Golden Ruby', Berberis thunbergii 'Goruzam', is a standout with a stunning color transformation throughout the season. It has spring foliage that emerges a striking fluorescent orange, and in the summer its leaves mature to a burgundy maroon, with a gold ring around the outer leaf margin. Its fall color is a flame orange to brick red, and this bold color combination adds drama in the garden against more subdued landscape plantings. Golden Ruby is very slow growing, reaching approximately 15 inches high and 24 inches wide. 'Golden Ruby' is an easy-care plant and will perform best planted in full sun with well-drained soil. Use as borders, accent plant or in mass plantings.
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