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Sunjoy Orange Pillar® Barberry Berberis thunbergii

Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
Mature Size
4' 3' 1.2m 91cm
Height: 3' - 4'
Spread: 18" - 3'
Height: 91cm - 1.2m
Spread: 46cm - 91cm
  • Details

    36 - 48 Inches
    18 - 36 Inches
    18 - 36 Inches
    91cm - 1.2m
    46cm - 91cm
    46cm - 91cm

    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 91cm - 1.2m
    Spacing: 
    18 - 36 Inches 46cm - 91cm
    Spread: 
    18 - 36 Inches 46cm - 91cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Yellow
    Foliage Colors: 
    Orange
    Foliage Colors: 
    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: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Needs Good Drainage
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Poor Soil
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    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, MD, ME, MN, NH, NY, PA, VT, WI, and WV.

    Fun Facts: 

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

    Sunjoy Orange Pillar® Berberis thunbergii 'NCBT3' USPP 35,050
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    • Beautiful plant. Love the colors.

      Sherry Herndon
      , Arkansas
      , United States
      , 19 hours ago
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