Barberry – Sunjoy® Tangelo™

Description

A zingy accent to spice up your landscape!

Bright and cheery, this new barberry has vivid orange new growth that develops a distinctive chartreuse margin as the season goes on. Stronger growing than other variegated cultivars, it is colorful in the landscape from spring to fall. Certified wheat-rust resistant.

Top three reasons to grow Sunjoy® Tangelo barberry:

– Intense orange new growth makes a strong statement in the landscape

– Highly deer-resistant

– Thorny stems are good for planting under windows for added security.

Full Sun | H: 3-4′ W: 3-4′ | zone 4-7

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.

Fun Facts:

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