Vibrant coral-orange new foliage ages to mid red, then turns ruby red in autumn. This award winning, compact, upright growing shrub has a vigorous growth habit and improved resistance to rust. Use to brighten the landscape in mass plantings, as a specimen plant, or in a container. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Rocket’ Pronunciation- BER-ber-iss thun-BERG-ee-eye Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 2 ft Mature Height- 5 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils, except wet Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Yellow Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Colorado Blue Spruce – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest 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
