Admiration Barberry

Admiration Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Admiration')Admiration Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Admiration') is a compact, colorful shrub prized for its vivid foliage and tight, mounded habit. The brilliant red-purple leaves are edged with a bold golden-yellow margin, creating a glowing contrast that holds strong from spring through fall. This tidy, low-growing Japanese Barberry adds a burst of color to borders, foundations, and mass plantings, even in small gardens or container arrangements.Distinctive FeaturesThis dwarf deciduous shrub typically reaches just 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, forming a naturally rounded shape with dense branching. Its foliage emerges bright red with yellow margins and deepens to a richer burgundy-red as the season progresses, maintaining its striking variegation throughout the growing season. While the small yellow spring flowers are inconspicuous, the foliage color is the primary ornamental feature. The shrub is also thorny, which adds deer resistance a