SUNJOY® Mini Saffron

Barberry

Berberis thunbergii

'Kasia'

PP#24,817

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  • Fast growing
  • Bright color
  • Dwarf habit
Description

Fast growing! Looking for a fast-growing yet dwarf golden barberry? This is it! Sunjoy® Mini Saffron is a burn-resistant gem that shines out in the landscape, even in the heat of summer. The foliage has hints of orange in the new growth and turns orange-red in fall. Neat, mounded habit.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
18 - 24"
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

Fast growing enough to be profitable! Tolerates urban conditions like parking lots, street plantings.