Berberis amurensis var. latifolia – Rare in the U.S. is this imposing and remarkable Barberry. All parts of the shrub are larger than its smaller cousins. Deep yellow flowers glow on showy racemes on the shrub in spring. Large, green, matte-finish tongues of leaves turn red in autumn. Bright red berries dangle. And this species has not been weedy here in eastern Connecticut. With multiple seasons of interest Berberis amurensis var. latifolia will make good use as a screen, a specimen, as a component of a mixed hedgerow, backdrop to shorter shrubs and a smart foreground plant for larger evergreens. Certainly would make sense as part of a Berberidaceae collection in a botanic garden. Deer proof. Plant in fertile ground sited in half to full sun. Originates from Far Eastern Russia and Asia. Established small shrub from cutting.