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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, spiky, spotted leaves

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
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.
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.

Gardening facts about Berberis thunbergii 'Lime Glow' plant

How to Grow Berberis thunbergii 'Lime Glow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Size

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Zones

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