'Sunjoy Neo' Barberry

FEATURES

Blazingly bright!

Sunjoy Neo barberry boasts vivid orange foliage that stands out in the landscape. No worries about this plant blending in to the surroundings. Sun-loving and durable, this barberry is resistant to deer and unbothered by pests and diseases. It naturally grows into a nice, rounded shape that's right at home in the landscape or flower garden. 

Top reasons to grow Sunjoy Neo barberry:

- Very bright orange foliage, especially in spring and fall

- Thrives in full sun with little care

- Very resistant to deer

Disease Resistant
Foliage Interest
Fall Interest
Resists: 
Deer

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Type: 
 Shrub
 
Shrub Type: 
 Deciduous
 
Height Category: 
 Short
 
Garden Height: 
 30 - 32 Inches
 
Spacing: 
 30 - 32 Inches
 
Spread: 
 30 - 32 Inches
 
Flower Colors: 
 Yellow
 
Foliage Colors: 
 Orange
 
Foliage Shade: 
 Orange
 
Habit: 
 Mounded
 
Container Role: 
 Filler

PLANT NEEDS

Light Requirement: 
 Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category: 
 Easy
Blooms On: 
 Old Wood
Bloom Time: 
 Late Spring
Hardiness Zones: 
 5a5b6a6b7a7b8a8b
Water Category: 
 Average
Needs Good Drainage
Uses: 
 Border Plant
 
 Container
 
 Edging Plant
 
 Groundcover
 
 Landscape
 
 Mass Planting
 
 Specimen or Focal Point
Uses Notes: 
 

Reaching just 2.5'/.76m tall, this barberry makes a nice edging plant or low hedge. It is colorful enough to be used in a perennial garden as a foliage plant.

Maintenance Notes: 
 

Barberries need little to no maintenance. Water regular for the first year or so; once they are established, they tolerate drought. Should need little or no pruning; trim to shape in early spring if desired. 

PLEASE NOTE: Sunjoy Neo® - Barberry - Berberis thunbergii is restricted and cannot be shipped to the state(s) of CT, DE, IN, MA, ME, MN, NH, NY, VT, WI and WV. MD notes that it may be invasive.

It will not be available in Canada. 

Sunjoy Neo barberry has passed wheat rust resistance testing under trial code H2007-001-031.

Sunjoy Neo® Berberis thunbergii 'NCBT2' USPPAF