金叶小檗原产日本,属小檗科落叶灌木,中国南北地区均有栽培,我所2002年引入,成为沈阳地区难得的彩色树种。株高1～2米,多分枝。叶色金黄亮丽,枝节有锐刺。叶1～5枚簇生,匙状矩圆形或倒卵形,长0.5～2厘米,全缘。花序伞形或簇生,花黄色,花期长。浆果椭圆形,鲜红色。适应力强,喜光 Berberis japonica native to Japan, Berberidaceae deciduous shrubs, both in northern and southern China cultivation, I introduced in 2002, becoming a rare colored tree species in Shenyang. Plant height of 1 to 2 meters, many branches. Bright golden leaves, branches sharp thorns. Leaves 1 ~ 5 clusters, spatulate oblong or obovate, 0.5 to 2 cm long, entire. Inflorescence umbrella or tufted, yellow flowers, long flowering. Berries oval, bright red. Adaptable, hi light