{"product_id":"orange-rocket-barberry","title":"Orange Rocket Barberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Narrow, Upright Column of Fiery Color\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrange Rocket Barberry (\u003cem\u003eBerberis thunbergii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Orange Rocket') stands apart from the crowd with a tight, columnar habit and electric coral-orange new growth that matures to mid-green and finally blazes ruby-red in fall. Its narrow, upright form makes it a perfect vertical exclamation point for tight spaces, entryways, and the back of a border where a wider shrub won't fit. Deer-resistant and drought-tough, it adds vertical drama to Minnetonka, Lakeville, and Blaine landscapes.\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 'Orange Rocket'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 ft tall, 2–3 ft wide (upright, columnar)\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-orange new growth, ruby-red in fall\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, columnar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Orange Rocket as a vertical accent, a narrow hedge, or a pair flanking a doorway or gate. Its upright form fits tight spaces, and the thorny stems discourage deer. Pair with golden or green shrubs for striking color contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall while temperatures are cool and moisture is steady, giving roots time to 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. Full sun delivers the brightest 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 prolonged dry spells. It's highly drought tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line gives efficient, low-water moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall and wide does Orange Rocket get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt grows about 4–5 feet tall but stays narrow at 2–3 feet wide, making it ideal for tight spots.\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 have fall color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the foliage turns a brilliant ruby-red before dropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Orange Rocket with mounded golden and purple barberries, or browse our other deer-resistant, drought-tolerant shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54306240266545,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54306240299313,"sku":null,"price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/orange-rocket-barberry.jpg?v=1779567570","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/orange-rocket-barberry","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}