Sunjoy Sequins® Barberry Berberis thunbergii
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Height: 2' - 3'
This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 8
Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
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DETAILS
FEATURES
Colorful variegation gives a sparkling effect.
Flowers are lovely, but its foliage that anchors most plants through the season, and its foliage that makes Sunjoy Sequins® barberry so unique. New growth emerges in a shimmering palette of white, pink, and mint green before maturing to emerald. This large shrub is a nice choice for a colorful hedge or eye-catching specimen, and its variegation makes it more shade tolerant than other barberries.
Top reasons to grow Sunjoy Sequins barberry:
- Colorful variegated foliage
- Very deer resistant
- More shade tolerant than other barberries
Foliage InterestDrought TolerantResists:DeerCHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 36 Inches61cm - 91cmSpacing:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mSpread:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mFlower Colors:YellowFoliage Colors:GreenPinkWhiteFoliage Shade:VariegatedHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunSunThe 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:SpringHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8aWater Category:LowSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilFertile SoilPoor SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilAlkaline SoilNeutral SoilUses:Border PlantLandscapeMass PlantingSpecimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Because of its showy variegation, it makes an eye-catching statement anywhere you plant it.
Maintenance Notes:Barberry does have thorns, but rarely requires pruning.
Like most variegated plants, occasional reversions to the original green form may occur. These should be pruned out as needed.
PLEASE NOTE: Sunjoy Sequins® - Barberry - Berberis thunbergii is restricted and cannot be shipped to the state(s) of CT, DE, IN, MA, MD, ME, MN, NH, NY, PA, VT, WI, and WV.
Sunjoy Sequins® Berberis thunbergii 'Arlene' USPP 31,117PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS