Berberis ottawensis 'Red Rocket' (thun.Xvulg.) (Red Rocket Barberry)

The Red Rocket Barberry is a deciduous shrub known for its brilliant red foliage. It has an upright, dense growth habit, making it great for hedges or as a focal point in the garden. The leaves are small and oval-shaped with serrated edges. In spring, it produces clusters of yellow flowers which are followed by red berries in the fall. This cultivar of the Ottawa barberry is resistant to deer and drought.