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Berberis Bonanza Gold
Common Name: Japanese Barberry 'Bogozam'
Berberis thunbergii ‘Bonanza Gold’ — commonly known as Bonanza Gold Japanese Barberry — is a compact deciduous shrub valued for its bright golden-yellow foliage, dense habit, and strong landscape presence. It provides vivid seasonal color and excellent contrast with deeper greens and purples in mixed plantings. Small yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by bright red berries in fall that add polish and extended visual interest. Key features Width / spread: 3–4 ft Height: 3–4 ft Foliage: Bright golden-yellow (best color in full sun) Flower color: Yellow (spring, not showy) Fruit: Red berries (fall–winter) Form: Dense, rounded shrub Life cycle: Deciduous shrub Growing conditions Sun: Full sun (best foliage color) to light shade Soil: Well-drained; highly adaptable to many soils Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established Hardiness: Zone Low: 4a Zone High: 8b Landscape use Foundation plantings Mixed shrub borders Mass plantings for bright foliage contrast Accent plantings Rock gardens Notes Bright gilt foliage provides strong seasonal contrast More compact than some older gold selections Spiny stems provide natural deer and rabbit resistance Minimal pruning required—shear lightly to maintain shape Check local regulations, as Japanese barberry is restricted in some regions
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Shrub |
| Width: | 18"-24" |
| Height: | 18"-24" |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit Color | Dark Red, Red |
| Zone: | 4 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Foundation, Mass Planting, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Oval/Rounded |
| Soil Type | Clay, Normal, Loamy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Fall Color: | Red, Orange, Crimson |
