- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 18 - 24 Inches
- Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
- Growing Zones 4 - 9
The Lemon Cutie® Barberry introduces bold color and texture into a landscape without the invasive qualities common to other cultivars. Also known as Berberis, this shrub features a dense, compact form and tiny, brilliant, gold foliage. This plant is sterile and does not produce berries, so it does not self-seed and spread.
Use the Lemon Cutie® Barberry to create a hedge, line a walkway, or divide an area. This deciduous shrub has a full and dense growth habit and is deer resistant, making it an excellent addition to areas with large deer populations. Grow Lemon Cutie® as a perennial in USDA zones 4 through 9.
Lemon Cutie® Barberry Care
The Lemon Cutie® Barberry grows well in full sun to partial shade, but the foliage will have a more intense golden color when it receives at least 6 hours of sunlight. Plant Lemon Cutie® in acidic to slightly alkaline soil with medium moisture and good drainage. Established plants have medium to low water needs. This Barberry is drought tolerant, but be sure to water during a dry spell to help the plant thrive. This shrub is not a heavy feeder; fertilizing every 2 to 3 years is plenty to support abundant growth. Use a balanced fertilizer during the early spring before new growth emerges.
This slow-growing Barberry has a naturally rounded form. Shape the plant as needed during the early spring and remove no more than one-third of the growth.
Lemon Cutie® Barberry Spacing
The Lemon Cutie® Barberry has a dense, compact, and bushy form. The woody stems have thorns and reach 18 to 24 inches tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. Space these shrubs 18 to 24 inches apart to create a uniform hedge or mass planting.
Lemon Cutie® Barberry Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
Plant Type: Bushes |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 18 - 24 Inches |
Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
Habit: Mounded |
Flower Color(s): Yellow |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Yellow |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Winter Interest |
Watering: Low |
Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects |
Tolerates: Heat, Drought, Salt |
Attracts: Bees, Birds |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Groundcovers, Mass Planting |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
Brand: Worry Free |
Common Name: Lemon Cutie® Barberry |
Other Name(s): Lemon Cutie Barberry |
Scientific Name: Berberis WorryFree 'Lemon Cutie' |
- SKU:
- 1231012327-pc
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