An extremely compact deciduous shrub with striking golden foliage in spring which fades to lime green by summer as autumn approaches the leaves take on fiery shades of orange and red for an extended season of interest berberis thunbergii 39tiny gold39 is an excellent shrub for small gardens looking superb grouped at the front of borders or grown in patio containers the small yellow flowers in late spring are also a great source of nectar for bees height and spread 50cm 402034