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.
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1’ - 1.5’ |
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1’ - 2.5’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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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
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
