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    • Photo of Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket' PP18626 foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket' PP18626

    Also Known As

    • Golden Rocket Japanese Barberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket' PP18626 plant details

    Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket' PP18626 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with chartreuse and gold foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket' PP18626

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and gold
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket' PP18626

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Deciduous, narrow-growing shrub with bright yellow foliage and coral-colored stems. Pale yellow flowers appear in the spring and are followed by bright red berries in the fall.

    By: Garden World

    Gardening facts about Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket' PP18626 plant

    How to Grow Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket' PP18626

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • chartreuse

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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