Berberis Emerald Carousel™
Common name: 
Emerald Carousel Barberry
Pronunciation: 
BER-ber-is
Family: 
Berberidaceae
Genus: 
Berberis
Synonyms: 
‘Tara’
Type: 
Broadleaf
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: 
No
  • Deciduous shrub, fast growing to 5 ft (1.5 m) high, similar width, multi-stemmed, rounded; stems have sharp thorns.  Leaves deep green in summer to red and reddish purple in fall.  Small yellow flowers followed by red fruit which may persist after leaf drop.
  • Sun to light shade.  Adaptable to most soil conditions.
  • Hardy to USDA Zone 4     A cross between B. thunbergii and B. koreana.  An introduction of Bailey Nurseries.
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  • plant habit, fall

    plant habit, fall

  • leaves and fruit, fall

    leaves and fruit, fall