Berberis thunbergii 'Admiration' ~ Admiration Barberry

 Admiration Barberry is a dwarf compact, non-flowering deciduous shrub valued for its vibrant foliage that grows full to the ground.  The oval leaves are a bright red with gold-yellow margins that hold the color well into summer before darkening in fall.  Best color in full sun and well-drained soils.  Drought and deer resistant.  Asexual propagation is prohibited. Barberry has known use of the root bark as an anthelmintic, antiseptic and febrifuge, and can be used orally as a treatment for various enteric infections.* Type:  Shrub Height:  1’ - 2’  Spread:  1’ - 2’ Spacing:  2’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8  Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  N/A Season of Interest:  Multi-Seasonal MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance plant.  Some susceptibility to bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, root rots, wilt, aphids, barberry webworm, and scale.  Highly invasive in the Eastern States. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wo