Berberis thunbergii Aurea

Golden Japanese Barberry

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Compact deciduous shrub featuring golden-yellow foliage that transitions to vibrant red in autumn; thorny stems and small yellow flowers in spring.
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Plant Details

Common Name Golden Japanese Barberry
Family Berberidaceae
Genus Berberis
Species Thunbergii
Variety Aurea
Origin Japan
Blooming Small yellow flowers in spring, followed by red berries
Leaf Color Golden-yellow to deep red/orange
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loam; adaptable to pH 5.0-8.0

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Watering

Regular during growth, drought tolerant once established

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for color retention; tolerates partial shade

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring

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Pruning

Shape after flowering; remove dead wood in late winter

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Apr
May
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 10 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 6000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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