Sunjoy Really Red® Barberry Berberis thunbergii
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24 - 36 Inches36 - 36 Inches36 - 36 Inches61cm - 91cm91cm91cm
Features
Take a break from one tone plants and enjoy a unique layered color effect with Sunjoy Really Red barberry. New growth emerges in fiery red in spring. As time passes, the interior foliage matures to a burgundy hue with a lime green edge. In shadier spots, the centers will have some green. This multi-colored shrub adds visual interest and thrives in challenging conditions, making it a low-maintenance addition to many landscape styles.
Top reasons to grow Sunjoy Really Red barberry:
- Red new growth
- Compact habit
- Tough performance
Disease ResistantFoliage InterestFall InterestResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpacing:36 Inches 91cmSpread:36 Inches 91cmFlower Colors:YellowFoliage Colors:RedFoliage Shade:RedHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:It is colorful enough to be used in a perennial garden as a foliage plant.
Maintenance Notes:Barberries need little to no maintenance. Water regularly for the first year or so; once they are established, they tolerate drought. Should need little or no pruning; trim to shape in early spring if desired.
It will not be available in Canada.
Sunjoy Really Red® Berberis thunbergii 'NCBX3' USPPAF
