Deciduous Shrub – Bonanza Gold Barberry

Bonanza Gold Barberry 

Botanical name: berberis thunbergii ‘bogozam’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 18 inches in height with a 36 inch spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-7 

Foliage color: yellow/gold

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in its first or second growing season 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: borders/edges/hedges, foundation planting

Light needs: 4 – 6+ hours of sun per day 

Special features: compact, low maintenance, bright foliage, drought tolerant 

Watering instructions: allow the first several inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an all purpose plant food slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil 

Companion plants: ornamental grasses, boxwoods, other barberries, spirea 

Toxicity level: moderately toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: yes