Green (Bright green to yellow summer foliage); Multi-Colored (Fall color is variable and can range from yellow, orange, scarlet red, and purplish-red)

Fruit:

Red (Slightly showy bright red 0.33" dia. berries appear late (October) and persist into winter; variable fruit set)

Ultimate Height:

1-2 feet

Ultimate Spread:

2-3 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil:

Very adaptable to different soils, but avoid extremely moist soils

Range:

Cultivated origin

Diagnostic Characteristics:

The bright yellow to golden leaves are 0.5-1.25", spatulate, and in clusters. Leaves are softer than those of Berberis x mentorensis. Stems are glabrous, slender, brown-red, angled, and grooved. Single spine (0.5") at nodes (Berberis x mentorensis typically has three spines). Bright yellow inner wood.

Special Characteristics:

Foliage Characteristics 88

Pollution Tolerant 217

Salt Tolerant 60

Additional Information

'Bogozam' is noted for its golden yellow leaves and compact, dwarf habit. An adaptable plant that does well in an urban environment. Place in a high light location for best foliage coloration. Can be coppiced, with the resulting new growth developing better summer color. Can be pruned to ground every 5 to 7 years. Relatively trouble-free.