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SUNJOY® TANGELO™

Barberry

Berberis thunbergii

'O'Byrne'

PP#26,546

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Sunjoy Tangelo Berberis planted with daffodils in spring "} two Sunjoy Tangelo barberry in landscape Close up of bright orange Sunjoy Tangelo Berberis foliage
  • Bright color
  • Versatile habit
  • Sun loving
Description

Unique orange foliage. Bright and cheery, Sunjoy® Tangelo™ barberry has tangy orange foliage that develops an appealing, distinctive chartreuse margin as it matures through the season. Stronger growing than conventional barberries, it is colorful in the landscape from spring to fall. Certified wheat-rust resistant.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
3 - 4'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Orange
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

Mixed borders, hedges, foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Tolerates urban conditions like parking lots, street plantings.

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

    • Features: Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Foliage interest, 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, Orange foliage

    Features: Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Foliage interest, 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, Orange foliage