Berberis thunbergii Orange Dream - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Orange Dream - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Orange Dream - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Orange Dream - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Orange Dream
Japanese Barberry
Did not recover after planting upon arrival.
Emma, 11/05/2025
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Description
Berberis thunbergii Orange Dream is a recent variety of barberry, remarkable for the changing colour of its foliage. Its small leaves are orange at bud break and evolve throughout the season to a more purplish hue before turning red-orange in autumn. This very rich and unusual colour of the foliage beautifully highlights its small orange flowers in spring, and then its bright red berries in late summer. It has a low growth habit, and its spreading habit is particularly graceful when used as ground cover or in a small mixed hedge.
The Berberis thunbergii, also known as Japanese barberry, is a bush of the Berberidaceae family native to Japan. It is characterized by a bushy, spreading, and low habit, and deciduous foliage which is almost evergreen in mild climates.
The Czech cultivar 'Orange Dream', introduced in 2012, will quickly reach a height of 90cm (35.4in) with a spread of 1.20m (3.94 ft). The puplish branches are semi-arching and semi-erect in this variety with non-aggressive thorns. The foliage is the main asset of this barberry. It consists of smaller leaves than those of other varieties, measuring 1 to 2cm (0.4 - 0.8in) long and obovate (ovate, the upper part of the leaf wider than the lower part). At bud break, they show a soft orange-pink colour, then as they mature, they turn purple. In April-May, numerous clusters of 1 to 6 small flowers bloom on 1-year-old stems. The bell-shaped flowers, 1cm (0.4in) long, are golden orange streaked with red. They are highly nectar-rich and are followed in September-October by small bright red, round fruits, 6 to 8 mm (0.2 - 0.3in) long, which persist on the branches for part of the winter. The foliage takes on a beautiful reddish-orange colour before falling.
Thunberg's barberry is a very accommodating shrub in terms of soil, tolerating pruning very well but preferring sunny exposures. It is a shame to confine it to the role of a monochrome and anonymous defensive hedge shrub; although it fulfills its mission perfectly, its personality is stifled and its naturally graceful habit is completely obscured. Its beautiful foliage, remarkable in some cultivars like 'Orange Dream', deserves a prominent place in front of larger shrubs with pink flowers (Kolkwitzia, Abelia, Abeliophyllum distichum Roseum), red flowers (Japanese quince, roses, Weigelas), or even yellow to orange flowers (Kerria japonica, Genista Lena Orange, Honeysuckle Dropmore Scarlett). It can also be paired with the grey foliage of shrubby Artemisias or Convolvulus cneorum. This shrub can also be planted in large rockeries to cover slopes or highlight the edge of a pathway. It also thrives when grown in a large container to adorn a terrace or balcony.
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Berberis
thunbergii
Orange Dream
Berberidaceae
Japanese Barberry
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Planting and care
Berberis thunbergii Orange Dream thrives in full sun or partial shade, with autumn colours being more intense in the sun. It is a plant that tolerates drought and harsh winters. Plant it in any type of soil as long as it is well-drained. 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, trim the faded branches level with the young lateral shoots to encourage the growth 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. Berberis Thunberg can be susceptible to powdery mildew and black leaf spots. Aphids can also infest 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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