SUNJOY® Citrus
Barberry
Berberis thunbergii
'Koren'
USPP 24,818
- Fast growing
- Bright color
- Rounded habit
Improved golden barberry. Sunjoy® Citrus barberry is an improved Berberis 'Aurea' - better looking and faster growing means more profitable! Neat, rounded habit results in a uniformly ball-shaped plant that looks nice in a container. This plant was evaluated for over five years in full sun to ensure excellent burn-resistance.
USDA Zone 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure Full sun
Height 2 - 3'
Width 2 - 3'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Deciduous
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Yellow
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil Any well-drained soil will do; tolerates dry conditions once established.
Pruning Barberry does not take well to hard pruning. However, it may be trimmed as needed in late spring/early summer. Avoid cutting into thick wood unless you are removing entire branches.
Uses Foundation plantings, borders, perennial gardens, home security.
Growing Tips Tolerates urban conditions like parking lots, street plantings.
Features: Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Foliage interest, Drought tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Berberis, Common name: Barberry, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Yellow foliage
Features: Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Foliage interest, Drought tolerant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Berberis, Common name: Barberry, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Yellow foliage