{"product_id":"golden-ruby-barberry","title":"Golden Ruby Barberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Dwarf Jewel of Coral-Red and Gold\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eGolden Ruby Barberry (\u003cem\u003eBerberis thunbergii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Golden Ruby') packs striking two-tone color into a tiny package, with rich coral-red leaves rimmed in glowing chartreuse-gold. Barely knee-high and densely mounded, it's made for the front of the border, small foundation beds, and tight spaces where a full-size shrub would overwhelm. Thorny, deer-resistant, and drought-tough, it's a low-care color gem for compact Burnsville, Roseville, and Bloomington gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBerberis thunbergii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Golden Ruby'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 ft tall and wide (dwarf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4–9 (hardy across most of Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (best color); tolerates part sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoral-red centers edged in chartreuse-gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates poor, dry soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Traits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer resistant, drought tolerant, dwarf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGolden Ruby is perfect at the front of a bed, edging a walk, in a rock garden, or tucked into a container. Its small size and bold color make it an easy accent, and the thorny stems discourage deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall, when cooler weather and steady moisture help the roots establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems. Give it full sun for the richest color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1–2 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water only during extended dry spells. It's very drought tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line provides efficient, low-water moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow small is Golden Ruby?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a true dwarf, maturing at just 1–2 feet tall and wide, ideal for small spaces and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's hardy to Zone 4 and grows well across most of the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the thorny stems make it reliably deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun brings out the best coral-red and gold; shade dulls the colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombine Golden Ruby with taller barberries and our other compact, deer-resistant shrubs for a layered, low-maintenance bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Golden Ruby Barberry Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a front-of-border band or walkway edge, space Golden Ruby about 18–24 inches on center — at 1–2 feet wide, that closes the gaps into a continuous coral-and-gold ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (≈20 in spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an accent, use a single plant in a 2-ft pocket or a triangle of 3 at 20 inches — the two-tone foliage reads well even as one small jewel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGolden Ruby Barberry Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves emerge coral-red with bright chartreuse-gold rims — the two-tone effect is sharpest on fresh spring growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The knee-high mound holds its ruby-and-gold contrast through heat and dry spells without shearing or fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colors deepen and intensify toward rich red before leaf drop — one last flare at the front of the border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense, twiggy dwarf dome that holds its tidy shape under snow and shrugs off zone 4 cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-nugget-barberry\"\u003eGolden Nugget Barberry\u003c\/a\u003e — a pure-gold dwarf companion that picks up Golden Ruby's chartreuse leaf edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/orange-rocket-barberry\"\u003eOrange Rocket Barberry\u003c\/a\u003e — the taller barberry the body suggests; vertical coral color behind the dwarf mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/concorde-barberry\"\u003eConcorde Barberry\u003c\/a\u003e — deep purple foliage for a richer, darker layer in the same low-care bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hetz-midget-arborvitae\"\u003eHetz Midget Arborvitae\u003c\/a\u003e — a tidy green evergreen globe that gives the hot foliage colors something calm to play against.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Golden Ruby Barberry Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a fit for sunny, well-drained front-of-bed spots, rock gardens, and containers where you want bold two-tone color in a tiny, deer-proof, drought-tough package. It's not a fit for shade — the coral-red dulls and the gold edge disappears — or for spots beside play areas and busy walkways where the thorny stems are a nuisance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54305908949297,"sku":null,"price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/golden-ruby-barberry.jpg?v=1779567570","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/golden-ruby-barberry","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}