| Description | Golden Nugget Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is a small Barberry with yellow foliage. |
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| Pronunciation | (Ber-ber-is)(thun-BER-jee-a) |
| Plant Type | Shrubs Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | at least 5 |
| Sunlight | full, some shade |
| Moisture | aveage |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Leaves | orange new foliage, maturing to bright golden yellow |
| Stems | spines on the stem |
| Dimensions | 15 by 24 inches (HS) |
| Maintenance | To avoid lots of punctures and scrapes, a good pair of gloves and a long sleeve shirt are required when cleaning this plant in the spring. Some pruning may be needed to maintain shape. If you like the flowers pruned after the blooming period. |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Notes & Reference | #01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr) |