The barberry is holding a strong red vertical backdrop now, making the green Pugster mound in front look sharper and more deliberate.
Season notes
This shot shows the plant's design job better than a close-up: narrow upright color by the steps, with the raised planter keeping the whole grouping contained.
The coral-to-red progression already visible, one of the first shrubs to show real spring color.
Deepening color as the new foliage pushes, reading more ember than green.
The barberry embering up in the side house bed composition, everything starting to gel.
A detail reference showing the color progression up close.