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SUNJOY® Syrah

Barberry

Berberis thunbergii

'Helen'

PP#24,819

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  • Dark foliage
  • Versatile habit
  • Deer resistant
Description

The purple-black foliage of Sunjoy® Syrah barberry shines as it provides low-maintenance, season-long color to the landscape. Its upright habit is good for hedging.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
4 - 5'
Width
4 - 5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Purple

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, Purple 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, Purple foliage