Berberis thunbergii 'Daybreak' ~ First Editions® Daybreak Barberry

Daybreak Barberry is a well-branched dwarf deciduous shrub valued for its vibrant foliage that grows full to the ground.  The leaves emerge in spring as an orange-red that matures to a bright yellow-gold that doesn’t burn or bleach in the summer heat.  Has no notable flower or fruits. Best color in full sun and well-drained soils.  Drought and deer resistant.  Type:  Shrub Height:  1’ - 1.5’  Spread:  1’ - 2.5’ 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.  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, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Xeriscape, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Weigela, Spirea, Trumpet Vine