Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Orange Rocket' ~ Orange Rocket Barberry size-7-ft Tolerates drought and heat

Tolerates drought and heat

While the wildlife enjoys the berries they are toxic to humans

highly fragrant

It has a rounded or vase-shaped growth habit with dark green foliage that turns shades of orange

Simple leaves follow emerging copper and matures to green and turns yellow or orange in fall

Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Orange Rocket' ~ Orange Rocket Barberry size-7-ft Tolerates drought and heatOrange Rocket Barberry is a narrow upright branching deciduous shrub valued for its vibrant foliage that grows full to the ground. The small leaves emerge in spring as a coral orange and matures to medium green before turning shades of purple for fall. Unnoticeable tiny yellow flowers bloom in spring that gives way to small amounts of fruit. Best color in full sun and well drained soils. Drought and deer resistant. Asexual propagation is prohibited.