Deciduous Shrubs (Non-Flowering) – Orange Rocket Barberry

Botanical name: berberis thunbergii ‘orange rocket’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 5 ft in height and 3 ft in width

Hardy zone: zones 4-9

Foliage color: orange/red

Growth rate: grows about 1 ft per year

Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape an size in the winter

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: hedge, patio, mixed garden bed

Light needs: no more than 5-6 hours of sun per day

Special features: rabbit and deer tolerant

Watering instructions: water once the top 3 inches of soil have dried out

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in the spring

Best time to plant: Fall

Best type of soil: amended clay, loam, sandy, and silty

Companion plants: boxwood, arborvitae, creeping juniper

Toxicity level: mildly toxic to humans and animals when ingested, and all parts of the bush are toxic

Invasive species: no