Admiration Japanese Barberry
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Admiration Japanese Barberry |
| Botanical Name | Berberis thunbergii 'Admiration' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 2 to 3 ft |
| Mature Width | 2 to 3 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Interest | Insignificant |
| Bloom Period | April to May |
| Seasonal Interest | Summer, Fall |
| Foliage Color | Red with Yellow margin |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Red |
| Attributes | Clay Soil, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | Yes |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 to 8 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Dry,Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water during weather extremes to 1" per week. |
| Fertilize Notes | Young bushes benefit from fertilizer right after the first flush of growth. Use a balanced fertilizer at half strength around the root zone. Give a slow water soak to 4" depth. |
| Prune Notes | Barberries can be sheared for hedging or thinned by removing random branches to help control the shape. The best time is early spring. |