- 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
