Berberis 'Tara' (Emerald Carousel) (Japanese barberry) bears showy and faded yellow blossoms during mid-spring to late spring. This deciduous shrub is rounded in form and has dark green foliage that is glossy and medium textured. The fruit produced by Berberis 'Tara' (Emerald Carousel) (Japanese barberry) is showy and medium red. The bark is smooth in texture.
Typical Uses
Border, hedge, foundation, mass planting and xeriscaping.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Berberis 'Tara' (Emerald Carousel) tolerates drought, pollution and salt, and has a natural resistance to deer. This deciduous shrub attracts birds to your garden. In the fall, Berberis 'Tara' (Emerald Carousel) enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage, and in the winter it offers visual interest to your garden.
Cautions
Berberis 'Tara' (Emerald Carousel) (Japanese barberry) has thorns and you may wish to wear gloves when handling. Position this plant to be less accessible to avoid injury to children or pets. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.