Berberis Thunbergii Emerald Carousel

emerald carousel Barberry

erberis thunbergii ‘Emerald Carousel’ is a compact deciduous shrub valued for its bright green foliage, tidy mounded habit, and clean look in the landscape.


Mature Size:
Width: 3–4 ft
Height: 2–3 ft

Form: Dense, compact, mounded shrub
Foliage / Thorns / Fruit:
Bright green foliage; sharp thorns along stems; small red berries in fall

Blooms:
Small yellow flowers in spring

Fall/Winter Interest:
Yellow to orange fall color and persistent fruit

USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to a wide range of soils
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established


🌸 Landscape Uses
Borders, mass plantings, foundation plantings, low hedges, edging


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Birds
Tolerances: Deer resistant, drought, urban conditions

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub

Height

2-3'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Cream

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red Violet

Fruit color

Dark Red

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No