Orange Torch Upright Orange Barberry

‘Orange Torch’ is an upright Japanese barberry with leaves that change from orange in spring to soft green in summer and red in autumn. Its breeder, Pépinières Minier, lists an approximate ten-year size of 1.5 m tall by 1 m wide. ## Garden Use Use this shrub as a vertical accent, border plant, or hedge where its seasonal foliage can be seen. The breeder recommends sun to partial shade and notes its medium growth rate. Allow room around the spiny branches. ## Seasonal Color and Size Spring foliage is orange, summer foliage becomes soft green, and autumn foliage turns red. Color intensity varies with light and growing conditions. The breeder’s approximate ten-year dimensions are broadly consistent with the catalog’s 1 m by 0.8 m dimensions. The catalog size labels show 3–4 feet tall and 24–36 inches wide. ## Maintenance At winter’s end, shorten previous-year shoots if needed to keep the shrub compact and encourage colorful new growth. It may also be trimmed after flowering to maintain its outline. Use gloves when pruning spiny branches. [Pépinières Minier](https://www.pepinieres-minier.fr/en/produit/berberis-thunbergii-orange-torch-r) · [CFIA Plant Breeders’ Rights](https://active.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/pbrpov/cropreport/ber/app00010552e.shtml)