Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket'
Orange Rocket Barberry
Deciduous Shrub
Growing Conditions
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Average, Low
Description
Size: 24 - 60 tall x 18 - 36 wide
Shape / Form:
Upright,
Irregular
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Attracts Birds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Attractive Foliage, Fall Color, Low Maintenance
Foliage Color:
Burgundy / Maroon,
Orange,
Coral / Salmon,
Red
Fall Color:
Red Orange
Flower Color:
Insignificant,
Yellow,
Yellow / Gold
Bloom Season:
Spring
Fruit Description:
Red
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Hedges and Screens, Hell Strip, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water
Wildlife:
Bees, Birds, Deer Resistant
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
mid-plane filler
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Care and Maintenance
Suitable Substitutes
Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar' | Helmond Pillar Barberry
Perfect Partners
Juniperus chinensis 'Daub's Frosted' | Daub's Frosted Juniper
Plant Combos
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Burgundy, Blue and Yellow Foliage Combo for Part Shade
Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9 -
Sun Loving Trio with Bright Blooms and Fabulous Foliage
Focus: Mixed Border, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9, 5 -
Colorful Foliage Anchors This Plant Combination
Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space, Curb Appeal, Year-round Interest, Uses Easy-to-Find Plants
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8 -
Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies with Orange and Gold Blooms
Focus: Mixed Border, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Native and Habitat
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Bright and Colorful Shrub Border Summer Blooms within Foliage Frame
Focus: Mixed Border, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Curb Appeal
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 5 -
Garden Plan with Fab Foliage & Summer Blooms
Focus: Mixed Border, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Curb Appeal, Color Theme
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Garden Plan with Zippy Color for Full Sun
Focus: Mixed Border, Curb Appeal, Color Theme
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9 -
Plant Combo in Warm Apricot, Coral and Mahogany Tones
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Drought Tolerant Shrub Combo for Full Sun
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Mixed Border with Excellent Evergreen Structure
Focus: Mixed Border, Saving Water, Year-round Interest, Color Theme, Privacy and Screening
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Low-water Flowery Plant Combo for Full Sun
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Mixed Shrub Border with Burgundy and Gold Foliage
Focus: Mixed Border, Saving Water
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Full Sun Plant Combo Featuring Pollinator-Friendly Flowers and Fantastic Foliage
Focus: Saving Water, Native and Habitat, Cutting Garden
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Foliage, Flower and Stem Offer Multi-month Appeal
Focus: Mixed Border, Saving Water, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Color Theme
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 8, 9 -
Foliage-driven Garden Plan with Summer Blooms
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Curb Appeal, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8 -
Garden Plan for a Sunny Site
Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Curb Appeal, Color Theme
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9