Daybreak Barberry

Berberis thunbergii 'Daybreak' PP23,747

Daybreak is a colorful, compact barberry that holds up remarkably well in warm climates. The foliage emerges orange-red and eventually matures to bright yellow-gold that doesn’t burn or bleach in the summer heat. It forms a beautifully rounded mound that requires very little pruning.

  • Height

    1.5'

  • Width

    1.5-2'

  • Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Hardiness Zone

    4-8

  • Heat Zone

    8

  • Shape

    Compact, mounded

  • Foliage

    Dark Orange

  • Fall Foliage

    Orange

Bonus Attributes

  • Deer Resistant icon

    Deer Resistant

  • Drought Tolerant icon

    Drought Tolerant

Caring Tips

  • pruning

    Early Spring

  • watering

    Medium

  • fertilizing

    BalancedNPK

Watering Distilyium with watering can

Know your zone

Zone Hardiness Map

The colored areas show where this plant thrives. Knowing this will help you select the most appropriate plants for your zone.

Daybreak Barberry

Thrives in Zones 4-8