Compact coral barberry (Berberis  × stenophylla 'Corallina Compacta') BER-ber-iss ex sten-oh-FIL-lah Genus:  Berberis "Thorny but irresistible" best describes this low-maintenance, elfin barberry. Tiny leaves are smothered in coral-colored buds opening to bright yellow-orange spring flowers. These, in turn, produce silver-frosted, blue-black berries in fall. 'Corallina Compacta' is evergreen, tolerates most soil types, and is pest-free and drought tolerant once established. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Colorful flower buds and blooms on a compact plant; attractive berries; evergreen; adaptable. Care:  Provide full sun to partial shade and most any well-drained soil. Tolerates light shade and drought, but not wet soil. Problems:  Infrequent.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Fruit Bloom Time Spring Flower Color Salmon, Yellow Foliage Color Evergreen Uses Ground Covers Style Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Shrubs