Golden Devine Dwarf Yellow Barberry

Golden Devine is a dwarf Japanese barberry with yellow foliage that develops a crimson margin as the leaves mature. Its compact, slow-growing mound suits the front of a shrub border or a small accent planting. ## Form and Foliage Cornell University’s [woody-plant reference](https://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/plant/31) lists Golden Devine among Berberis thunbergii cultivars and describes a slow-growing plant about 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide after five years. The yellow leaves gain a crimson margin as they mature. The five-year dimensions describe a specimen at that age rather than a guaranteed mature limit. ## Placement Set the shrub in full sun to bring out the strongest yellow tones. The University of Florida’s [Japanese barberry profile](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FP066) provides general species guidance on adaptable soils and establishment watering; it does not establish cultivar-specific hardiness or mature dimensions. Leave enough space for the compact mound and keep its spiny branches away from narrow paths. ## Seasonal Interest The yellow foliage with a developing crimson edge carries the display through the growing season. Color intensity can vary with light and local growing conditions. ## Maintenance Water during establishment and monitor during extended dry spells. Trim lightly to keep the shrub within its space, removing damaged branches while preserving the natural mound.