Foliage begins orange, then matures to golden yellow. Blooms in spring, with small, yellow flowers, followed by small, persistent, red berries. Naturally slow growing, and compact, so very little pruning is required. Plant has small thorns, so place accordingly. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Berberis thunbergii ‘Monlers’ Pronunciation- BER-ber-iss thun-BERG-ee-eye Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 1.5 ft Mature Height- 1 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils, except wet Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- Yellow Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Dianthus ‘Firewitch’ – gray-green leaves vs pink blooms Fauna Attracted- Bees (early spring nectar), fruit-eating birds (though can be invasiveƒ??check local guidelines) Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C11 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter or after flowering; tolerate dry conditions but water deeply in drought. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter for structure or after flowering for shape. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. In clay, avoid soggy conditions by improving drainage. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Rust, aphids
