Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea Columnaris' ^Sale

Horticultural Characteristics:

• Mature Height: 1.2 – 1.5 m

• Mature Width: 30–40 cm

• Habit: Columnar (erect, narrow), with uniform growth

• Foliage: Deciduous; small, intense yellow leaves during the growing season; turns golden and orange in autumn

• Flowers: Small, yellowish-red, appear in spring

• Fruit: Decorative red berries, persistent into late autumn

• Stems: Branches with short, characteristic thorns

Cultivation Requirements:

• Exposure: Full sun – to maintain intense yellow color

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soils, slightly acidic to neutral

• Frost Resistance: Very good – down to -25°C

• Tolerance: Resistant to drought, pollution, and pests

• Care: Minimal pruning – can be easily shaped or left in its natural form

Uses in Landscaping:

• Excellent for low hedges, borders, and delimitations

• Vertical accent plant in mixed gardens or rockeries

• Ideal for small spaces, modern gardens, and geometric designs

• Combines beautifully with dark-foliaged plants (e.g. Berberis atropurpurea, Euonymus, dwarf conifers)

Additional Benefits:

• Strong visual contrast due to bright yellow color

• Low maintenance and high tolerance to urban conditions

• Attracts birds with its fruit in autumn

• Columnar shape – ideal for narrow spaces or vertical design