Berberis thunbergii 'Pow Wow'

Also Known As

Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea 'Pow Wow'
Pow Wow Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Berberis thunbergii 'Pow Wow' plant details

Berberis thunbergii 'Pow Wow' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with chartreuse, gold, red, variegated and white foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis thunbergii 'Pow Wow'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: dwarf, easy-to-grow, fall color, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis thunbergii 'Pow Wow'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ever-changing color makes this compact and narrow 2-4' shrub a highlight for any border: leaves open yellow-gold, turn to chartreuse during summer and then to yellow, orange and red in fall... a Wow for Pow Wow! S/M

By: Forestfarm

A new golden leaved barberry, slow growing, with a dense upright growth to about 4'. The leaves will turn chartreuse in the summer, and bright reddish-purple in autumn before the leaves fall. Small yellow flowers in spring and lots of red berries in fall.

By: Garden World

Deciduous. Cream variegation on yellow green leaves. Fall orange tones. USDA Zones 4-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

An outstanding variety with cream variegation on bright yellow-green leaves--they just glow! The light color tones will hold up best and show best in partial shade. 'Pow Wow' has a fine upright growth habit and the foliage becomes a campfire of yellows, oranges and reds in the fall.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Golden-yellow very early spring growth looks like small bright flowers, then it turns speckled green & white in later spring, then more green in summer, then a spectacular orange, red, and purple in fall on this deciduous 5' tall vase-shaped shrub. Cut to the ground if you'd like to occasionally refresh it. It is non-stop!