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SUNJOY® Citrus

Barberry

Berberis thunbergii

'Koren'

PP#24,818

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  • Fast growing
  • Bright color
  • Rounded habit
Description

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

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.

  • Tag: Sunjoy® Citrus Berberis
  • Benchcard: Sunjoy® Citrus Berberis benchcard
  • Spec Sheet: Sunjoy® Citrus Berberis spec sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Sunjoy® Citrus Berberis grower sheet

    • 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