Berberis thunbergii 'Lime Glow'

Also Known As

Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea 'Lime Glow'
Lime Glow Barberry
Lime Glow Japanese Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Berberis thunbergii 'Lime Glow' plant details

Berberis thunbergii 'Lime Glow' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with chartreuse, variegated and white foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis thunbergii 'Lime Glow'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color, mottled leaves, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis thunbergii 'Lime Glow'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very pretty! Yellow-green and white mottled foliage (a green version of 'Rose Glow') ; excellent fall color makes this rounded 3-4' disease resistant shrub a fine choice for foundation, accent or border. Sun/Med

By: Forestfarm

This is a softly blended variegated Barberry as the name implies, of a green to lime green. The advancing color really draws one's eye. A good plant to spotlight an area.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Deciduous. New growth mottled green, orange & white, fades to green, Fall orange red. Deer resistant. Zones 4-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

A golden version of B. 'Rose Glow'. B. 'Lime Glow' has splashed golden leaves on a 3' shrub. Has attractive fall color as well as all spring through fall color.