'Sunjoy Orange Pillar' Barberry

FEATURES

The same incredible neon orange foliage as Sunjoy Neo barberry, but with the useful, versatile habit of best-selling Sunjoy Gold Pillar barberry. Developed by Dr. Tom Ranney and his team at NCSU. 

Top reasons to grow Sunjoy Orange Pillar barberry:

- Versatile, appealing shape adds drama and flair

- Vibrant, persistant neon orange coloring

- Very deer resistant

Foliage Interest
Fall Interest
Resists: 
Deer

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Type: 
 Shrub
 
Shrub Type: 
 Deciduous
 
Height Category: 
 Tall
 
Garden Height: 
 36 - 48 Inches
 
Spacing: 
 18 - 36 Inches
 
Spread: 
 18 - 36 Inches
 
Flower Colors: 
 Yellow
 
Foliage Colors: 
 Orange
 
 Red
 
Foliage Shade: 
 Orangey=Red
 
Habit: 
 Upright
 
Container Role: 
 Thriller

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
Bloom Time: 
 Grown for Foliage
Hardiness Zones: 
 4a4b5a5b6a6b7a7b
Water Category: 
 Average
Needs Good Drainage
Soil Fertility Requirement: 
 Poor Soil
Uses: 
 Container
 
 Landscape
Uses Notes: 
 

Shrub borders, groupings, masses, perennial borders and containers.

Maintenance Notes: 
 

Extremely adaptable, but prefers well-drained soil. This upright columnar selection does not require any pruning, but may be shaped in summer. Deciduous. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for the recommended rate of application.

PLEASE NOTE: Sunjoy Orange Pillar® - 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.

Fun Facts: 

If you cut open a barberry stem, the wood inside is yellow.

Sunjoy Orange Pillar® Berberis thunbergii 'NCBT3' USPPAF