Berberis thunbergii Bonanza Gold - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Bonanza Gold - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Bonanza Gold - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Bonanza Gold - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Bonanza Gold
Japanese Barberry
Plant very likely dead due to a delivery very delayed by chronopost.
b, 18/12/2024
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Description
Berberis thunbergii 'Bonanza Gold' is a particularly bright and compact form of barberry. It forms a dense dome of vegetation, with foliage that retains beautiful yellow tones from spring to summer, before a fiery display in autumn. Among this beautiful foliage, pale yellow flowers with red markings bloom in spring, followed by bright red berries that are decorative in late season and winter. Its small size and beautiful colour make this bush a very architectural specimen, interesting for creating contrasting plant compositions, both in the ground and in pots.
Berberis thunbergii Bonanza Gold, also known as Japanese barberry, is a bush in the Berberidaceae family whose ancestor is native to Japan. It is characterized by a bushy, spreading, and low habit, with spiny branches. It is a cold and drought-resistant, adaptable plant that can thrive in various growing conditions. The foliage is deciduous in cold regions, but can remain during mild winters.
This 'Bonanza Gold' form is less spiny. It has a bushy habit, wider than tall, and the bush will reach about 80cm (31.5in) in height with a spread of 1m (3.28 ft) at maturity. The branches of this variety are well-branched and slightly arched at their tips. The foliage is the main asset of this barberry. It consists of small leaves measuring 2-3 cm (0.8 - 1.2 in) long, obovate (ovate, with the upper part of the leaf wider than the lower part). At bud break, they are orange then as they mature, they turn bright yellow and eventually golden yellow. In April-May, numerous clusters of 1-6 small flowers bloom on 1-year-old stems. The bell-shaped flowers are 1cm (0.4in) long and pale yellow with red stripes. They are very nectar-rich and are followed in September-October by small, bright red spherical fruits measuring 6-8mm (0.2 - 0.3 in) long, which persist on the branches for part of the winter. The foliage takes on a beautiful orange hue before falling in October-November.
Barberry Bonanza Gold is a very accommodating bush, tolerating pruning very well, but preferring semi-shaded exposures, especially in very sunny regions. Its small size and golden foliage allow for playing with shapes and colours in plant compositions. It will be perfect in front of larger shrubs with purple or dark green foliage. For example, associate it with boxwood, Midnight Physocarpus, Black Lace elderberry, or with red blooms (Japanese quince, roses, Weigelas) or even yellow to orange blooms (Japanese kerria, Lena Orange broom, Dropmore Scarlett honeysuckle). This bush can also be planted in large rockeries, to cover slopes or outline the edge of a pathway. It also thrives well in a large container, to adorn a terrace or balcony.
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Berberis
thunbergii
Bonanza Gold
Berberidaceae
Japanese Barberry
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Berberis thunbergii Bonanza Gold thrives in partial shade or not too scorching sun. The autumn colours are more intense if it benefits from sunny exposure. It is a plant that tolerates drought once established, as well as harsh winters. Plant it in any type of soil as long as it is well-drained and loose. The planting hole should be twice the size of the root ball. Space the Berberis about 80cm (31.5in) apart. Add compost and water well. It is a bush that tolerates pruning very well. From June to August, after flowering, shorten the faded branches at the level of the young side shoots to encourage the arrival of new branches. Be careful not to touch the branches with bare hands as they have thorns that are difficult to remove once they penetrate the skin. The Thunberg's Berberis can be susceptible to powdery mildew and black leaf spots. Aphids can also invade it.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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