Berberis thunbergii ‘Admiration’

Berberis thunbergii ‘Admiration’

Dwarf shrub with bright orange-red foliage that has subtle contrasting yellow margins. Great leaf coloration throughout the summer. Once temperatures change in the Fall, the red becomes deeper and more brilliant colored. Maintains nice broad upright shape with little to no pruning.

Light Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, Dry
USDA Zone: 4b
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Soil Texture: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Silt Loam, Clay Loam

Plant Height at Maturity

1 feet

Plant Width at Maturity

2 feet

Growth Rate

1-6"/year

Growth Habit

Upright | Compact

Landscape Uses

Ornamental Specimen | Small Space

Environmental Features

Water-wise | Pollinator Friendly | Wildlife Forage Source

Tough Sites

Alkaline Soil | Dry Soil | Deer Damage | Urban Conditions

Seasonal Interest

Fall Color | Winter Interest | Spring Flowering | Flower Color

Flower Color

Yellow