Berberis thunbergii Tiny Gold - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Tiny Gold - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Tiny Gold - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Tiny Gold - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Tiny Gold - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Tiny Gold - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Tiny Gold
Japanese Barberry
Out of the three, one got scorched by the sun despite my protection, the second isn't very attractive, and the third might just pull through—we'll have to see if it makes it through the winter!
Nat, 14/10/2025
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Description
The Berberis 'Tiny Gold' is a variety of bush of very small size, with a lovely rounded cushion habit and very bright foliage, whose colour ranges from fresh green to yellow-green. It highlights its yellow flowering with red markings in spring, as well as its small bright red fruits in late summer. This pretty, pleasantly coloured ball is attractive from spring to autumn and looks great in rock gardens and sunny borders, as well as in a pot on the terrace.
The Berberis thunbergii, also called Japanese barberry or Thunberg's barberry, is a hardy, water-efficient plant that tolerates limestone soils. It is a shrub of the berberidaceae family native to Japan. It is characterized by a bushy, spreading and low habit, and deciduous foliage in winter, or nearly evergreen in mild climates.
The 'Tiny Gold' cultivar reaches about 40 cm (15.7 in) in all directions. The short branches of this variety, ranging in colour from beige to light brown, bear mildly aggressive thorns. The foliage is the main asset of this barberry. It consists of glossy leaves, smaller than those of other varieties, measuring 1 to 2 cm (0.8 in) in length, obovate (ovate, with the upper part of the leaf wider than the lower part). They are a slightly acidic green with a hint of yellow. In April-May, clusters of 1 to 6 small flowers bloom on one-year-old stems. The bell-shaped flowers, 1 cm (0.4 in) long, are a soft yellow striped with red. They are very nectar-rich and are followed in September-October by small spherical fruits, 6 to 8 mm (0.3 in) long, which turn red in September-October and persist on the branches throughout part of the winter. The foliage falls in autumn and regrows in spring.
The 'Tiny Gold' barberry is a very accommodating small bush, that tolerates pruning very well but prefers sunny exposures. Its beautiful foliage deserves a prime location in front of larger bushes with pink flowers (Kolkwitza, deutzias, roses), red flowers (Japanese quince, roses, weigelas) or even yellow to orange flowers (Japanese kerria, Lena Orange broom, Dropmore Scarlett honeysuckle). It can also be combined with the gray foliage of shrubby wormwoods, for example. This shrub can also be planted in large rock gardens to cover slopes or highlight the edge of a pathway. It also thrives when grown in a large container to decorate the terrace or balcony.
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Berberis
thunbergii
Tiny Gold
Berberidaceae
Japanese Barberry
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Planting and care
The Berberis thunbergii 'Tiny Gold' thrives in full sun or partial shade. It is a plant that tolerates dry summers (once well rooted) and harsh winters quite well. Plant it in any type of soil as long as it is well-drained, even if it is limestone. When planting, the planting hole should be twice the size of the root ball. Add compost and water generously at planting, then water regularly in the following weeks and months if it becomes very dry. This bush tolerates pruning very well. From June to August, after flowering, prune the faded branches at the level of the young lateral 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 are embedded in the skin. The Thunberg Barberry can be prone to powdery mildew and black leaf spots. Aphids can also infest this bush.
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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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