<i>Berberis thunbergii</i> ‘Maria’ | Maria Japanese Barberry
DESCRIPTION
Berberis thunbergii 'Maria' is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its vibrant, golden-yellow foliage that holds its color throughout the growing season. The leaves emerge as a bright chartreuse in spring, deepening to a rich yellow as they mature, and in cooler weather, the foliage may take on a soft orange or red tint. This variety features a compact, upright growth habit, making it ideal for creating bold, colorful accents in the garden. In late spring to early summer, small, pale yellow flowers appear, adding a subtle charm to the plant. These are followed by small, glossy red berries in the fall, which attract birds and provide additional visual interest. 'Maria' is often used in borders, hedges, or as a focal point in landscape designs for its striking color and form.
DESCRIPTION
Berberis thunbergii 'Maria' is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its vibrant, golden-yellow foliage that holds its color throughout the growing season. The leaves emerge as a bright chartreuse in spring, deepening to a rich yellow as they mature, and in cooler weather, the foliage may take on a soft orange or red tint. This variety features a compact, upright growth habit, making it ideal for creating bold, colorful accents in the garden. In late spring to early summer, small, pale yellow flowers appear, adding a subtle charm to the plant. These are followed by small, glossy red berries in the fall, which attract birds and provide additional visual interest. 'Maria' is often used in borders, hedges, or as a focal point in landscape designs for its striking color and form.
DESCRIPTION
Berberis thunbergii 'Maria' is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its vibrant, golden-yellow foliage that holds its color throughout the growing season. The leaves emerge as a bright chartreuse in spring, deepening to a rich yellow as they mature, and in cooler weather, the foliage may take on a soft orange or red tint. This variety features a compact, upright growth habit, making it ideal for creating bold, colorful accents in the garden. In late spring to early summer, small, pale yellow flowers appear, adding a subtle charm to the plant. These are followed by small, glossy red berries in the fall, which attract birds and provide additional visual interest. 'Maria' is often used in borders, hedges, or as a focal point in landscape designs for its striking color and form.
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Family: Berberidaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Foliage color: Bright yellow, turning orange-red in fall
Flower color: Pale yellow
Bloom time: Late spring
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Provides shelter for small birds and attracts pollinators with its flowersThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at Bellevue Botanical Garden.
