Toscana™ Barberry

Toscana™ is the First Editions® name for Berberis thunbergii ‘BailJulia’, an upright, arching barberry with bright red leaves edged in yellow. The yellow margin softens as the season advances, while autumn foliage deepens to scarlet or burgundy. ## Form and Color The [Bailey Nurseries cultivar listing](https://shop.baileynurseries.com/Product/Detail/4952?availabilityDate=2026-10-06) gives a mature size of 3–5 feet tall and 2–4 feet wide and identifies the selection as ‘BailJulia’. [Campbell’s Nursery](https://www.campbellsnursery.com/product/landscape-plants/shrubs-and-roses/shrubs/barberry-toscana/) independently describes its red leaves, yellow margins, and upright arching form. Its spiny branches suit borders or foundation plantings with clearance from walkways. ## Placement Choose a sunny, well-drained site; Bailey Nurseries lists USDA zones 4–7. The upright habit adds height to a mixed shrub border, while repeated plants can define a foundation edge. ## Seasonal Interest New leaves display the strongest yellow margin against red foliage. The leaves darken later in the season, with scarlet or burgundy autumn color described by Bailey Nurseries. ## Maintenance Water regularly while the shrub establishes and during extended dry periods. Prune selectively to remove damaged stems or maintain the intended outline, preserving its upright, arching form.