Golden and burgundy variegated pigmy Barberry plant named ‘Goruzam’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Berberis thunbergii plant is provided that was the result of controlled breeding. A dwarf, generally compact, broad, and low-mounding growth habit is displayed. New foliage bears a bright red-purple coloration, and the mature foliage displays attractive variegation. The margins of the mature foliage are golden and the center is dark burgundy. A rapid growth rate between internodes of relatively short length is displayed. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

1. A new and distinct Barberry plant having the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) exhibits a rapid growth rate between internodes of relatively short length,  
 (b) exhibits a dwarf, generally compact, broad, and low-mounding growth habit,  
 (c) forms new foliage having a bright red-purple coloration, and  
 (d) forms attractive variegated mature leaves having golden margins and a dark burgundy center;  
 
     substantially as illustrated and described.