Barberry – Sunjoy Sequins®

Description

Colorful variegation gives a sparkling effect.

Flowers are lovely, but its foliage that anchors most plants through the season, and its foliage that makes Sunjoy Sequins® barberry so unique. New growth emerges in a shimmering palette of white, pink, and mint green before maturing to emerald. This large shrub is a nice choice for a colorful hedge or eye-catching specimen, and its variegation makes it more shade tolerant than other barberries.

Top reasons to grow Sunjoy Sequins barberry:

  • Colorful variegated foliage
  • Very deer resistant
  • More shade tolerant than other barberries

Full Sun | H: 2-3′ W: 3-4′ | zone 4-8

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.