Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis)
Shrub
- Bright orange foliage stays colorful spring through fall!
- Fast-growing shrub for colorful hedges or specimen planting.
- Thrives in challenging conditions.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 4-8, sun, 4' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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UNABLE TO SHIP TO: CANADA, CT, DE, IN, MA, MD, ME, MN, NH, WV, WI, VT, PA, NY, OH
Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 26,546
Common name: Barberry
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4' x 3-4'
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Orange
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Proven Winners, heat tolerant, fall colors, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, Background, container gardening, foundation planting, hedge plant, ornamental, rock garden, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Water: Average water needs; do not overwater.
Spacing: 2 - 3 ft.
Fertilizing: None needed.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed.
Maintenance & pruning: Pruning is not required, but if you wish to prune, do so in early-mid spring, before the growth begins to harden.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I bought two plants citrus barberry and Tangelo. Citrus died, and Tangelo is currently trying to restore. Very dissatisfied with the condition in which the plants arrived.
Quart size only about 4 inches inches tall
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
looking strong.
I got a few of these and they did not survive the winter. Should have thrived and had them in the specified conditions.
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, but after this timeframe, we can no longer be responsible for the care of your plants. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
The plant arrived beautifully packaged. I planted it and it's thriving!
I am very happy with my plant purchase. The plants came promptly and were in great condition. They were well cared for in the nursery.
Nice sturdy plant, planted immediately and watering daily. Looks just fine.
Arrived in excellent condition. Prompt shipping.
As with all the other plants we got from Great Gardens - dead in a few days. These are usually tough as boots and thrive in our area, but nothing from Great Gardens survived, whereas plants from other nurseries that we got at the same time are all doing fine.
Hello! We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants! Our customer service team would love to hear from you and assist you in starting the claims process. Please email [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We apologize for this experience, and would love to help! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
The plants arrived in decent shape. Smaller than expected. I repotted them in bigger pots and am going to let them settle and grow this summer and then plant them in the garden this autumn. Hopefully this will give them a greater chance at survival. I’m keeping them out of direct sunlight for the hot summers days.
I received both plants in excellent condition. I planted them within 2 days and, less than three weeks later, they have grown 6 inches. They are beautiful! I am pleased with all aspects of my purchase! Will definitely recommend and order from Great Garden Plants again.
We ordered a Sunjoy Tangelo Barberry it looked a little sun burnt on two stems, I contacted Sarah at Great Garden Plants & she asked me to send her a picture of the bush & Sarah thought it looked sun burnt damaged also & she didn't hesitate to offer me a new barberry bush at no cost for replacement or delivery. We received the new barberry bush in a short period of time & the replacement was in excellent condition & was about 2 to 3 times bigger! Everything we have ordered has been in excellent shape and are thriving! The Sunjoy Tangelo barberry has lovely colors of deep orange & purple in Fall we are so glad we received another one! We will return to order our other bushes/plants through Great Garden Plants without any hesitation!
I ordered 4 plants and they arrived in very good condition and ready for planting. Looking forward to some nice bushes.
May was so hot the pants suffered from heat during shipping 4 of the 7 did not survive. 1 email & photos to customer service and I received 4 very healthy replacement bushes in a week. Very happy with Great Garden
Ordered a Tangelo Barberry shrub. Put the poor little thing out. Put much around it. It didn’t make it through the winter. I called they would not replace it. I would not remind this company to anyone. They need to take care of the customers. If not they won’t come back 😡
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Our fall warranty covers plants until May 31, 2022. Unfortunately, you are out of warranty on your barberry. It appears that we have replaced a handful of plants for you in the past when they have fallen within our warranty window. Happy Gardening!
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee
I was disappointed in the shrubs because they were tiny and I have been struggling to get it to grow
It is growing but at that rate it will take 3 years for them to look like something
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. As mentioned on our website, we ship young plants with well established root systems. When transplanting young plants from a nursery pot to a garden, the plant allocates more energy to root development instead of shoot development (above ground). It's important for them to develop a robust root system so they can actually absorb the nutrients and water in the soil around them. Then after their root system is more developed they'll invest in their shoots and flower development. Happy Gardening!
Plant arrived healthy, but it hasn’t grown or changed a bit, it’s still alive, so I’m hopeful
The tangelo barberry is almost dead. It looks all shriveled up. So dissapointing.
Hello! We apologize you received your plants not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of any plant(s) in question to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60 day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
My plants are beautiful. Thank you ☺️
My plants arrived well packed and appeared healthy and ready to thrive. So far they are growing well. No issues at all.
Hi Tony, we're so happy to hear that you love your new barberry! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we're doing.
I recently planted the plants and they seem to have adapted well to the transition. I really won't know until next year if thus purchase was a good decision....but I'm hopeful.
They arrived quite healthy and full. Kudo's to Great Garden Plants; my original delivery arrived after a transport in the heat wave and were all dead. The company sent out replacement plants that are quite lovely.
I was a little worried about planting this in the middle of a very hot July, but it's thriving and is probably 50% bigger than when I planted it after about five weeks.
The plant was lovely. I did think it might have been just a little larger. I know you cut it back, but this was only 5 inches tall. The packaging might be a bit stronger, too. Federal Express likely not careful. Was collapsed, but plant is ok. Ty
Both plants don’t seem to be growing. They have been water regularly.
Hardy and am looking forward to blossoms!
Arrived in excellent condition. Leaves are brilliant orange as they begin as long as plant received sufficient light. Thrones need to be taken into account when handling but this plant is pretty forgiving when it comes to watering .
Plants were very pricey for the size. They did arrive well packaged and they were alive and healthy. Expected larger plants for the price. They are growing and thriving since I planted. This plant would not have been available where I live, so it is nice to be able to grow something different than what others are growing in the area.
Does it have thorns?
Yes, all the barberry we offer have thorns.