Monrovia Golden Ruby Barberry - Deciduous Shrub - Dwarf Compact Habit

The Golden Ruby Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Ruby') is a small, compact, deciduous shrub that belongs to the Berberidaceae family. This plant is a hybrid that was developed in Japan by crossing Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy' with Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'. The Golden Ruby Barberry is known for its attractive foliage, which is a vibrant reddish-orange color in the spring and then deepens to a darker red accented with golden edges as the leaves mature. As winter approaches, the foliage undergoes another colorful transformation, turning bright orange, almost brick-red before resting for the winter.

This compact, deciduous shrub typically grows to a height and width of 2 to 3 feet when mature, and it has a dense, bushy growth habit. Its thorny stems make it a good plant for creating natural barriers or hedges. The Golden Ruby Barberry is low-maintenance and can grow in a variety of soil types, but it prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can also tolerate some shade, as well as drought and heat.

The Golden Ruby Barberry is hardy in USDA zones 4-8, but it can be vigorous and cold-hardy enough to live into zone 3 with winter protection. The leaves of this shrub are small, oval-shaped, and have a slightly serrated edge. Seedlings are rarely produced.

Due to its short and spiky, thorny, barb-wire-like stems, the Golden Ruby Barberry is not typically nibbled on by small animals, making it an excellent choice for creating a protective barrier, particularly around first-floor windows.

Botanically, this plant is known as Berberis thunbergii 'Goruzam' Golden Ruby, and its pronunciation is BUR-bur-is thun-BER-jee-eye. It belongs to the Berberidaceae plant family.

In terms of availability, we cannot ship our plants to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, or WY. This item is also restricted in CT, IN, MA, ME, NH, NY, PA, and WI, and all orders to these states will be automatically cancelled.

Overall, the Golden Ruby Barberry is a vibrant, low-maintenance, and versatile shrub that can add both color and protection to your landscape.

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