Lemon Cutie® Barberry
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WorryFree Promise
Hardiness
Water Resilience
Light Flexibility
Compactness
Disease Resistance
Insect Resistance
Deer Resistance
Special Features
Attracts Wildlife
Low Maintenance
Sustainable
Great for Small Spaces
Good for Containers
Lemon Cutie® Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'UCONNBTB113' PP 30,094
Shrub
Height 1.5-2.5'
Spread 1.5-2.5
Description
Lemon Cutie' is non-invasive, which means it won't spread to unwanted areas. Developed by the Univ of Connecticut, it features vibrant, bright yellow leaves bred to withstand intense full sun without scorching, though partial shade turns the foliage a muted lime-green. It maintains a tight, small, bun-shaped mound perfect for small spaces. This resilient plant resists deer and rabbits while tolerating both heat and drought.
Plant Care
Water
Drought tolerant once established
Fertilizer
Early spring, just before new growth starts. Use minimal, balanced, slow release, granular fertlizer like 10-10-10
Pruning
No need to prune since it’s a naturally compact, mounded shape that stays tidy on its own.
Seasons of Interest
Spring
Fresh, lime-green leaves that quickly transition to a bright, "neon" chartreuse. It produces tiny, inconspicuous yellow flowers in mid-to-late spring that provide early nectar for pollinators.
Summer
In full sun, the leaves turn a brilliant gold that “glows" in the landscape. It may exhibit variegation, featuring foliage with white speckles and pink-flushed new growth.
Fall
The foliage takes on subtle orange or amber highlights.
Winter
While it’s dormant, it provides a dense, rounded intricate element that adds texture to the dormant landscape.
