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Sunjoy Todo® Barberry (Berberis)

Shrub

1 total reviews

  • Dramatic color lasts for three seasons!
  • Easy care specimen or dwarf hedge.
  • Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
  • Zones 4-8, sun, 2' tall x 2' wide at maturity.
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Size: One Quart
Regular price $33.00
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
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Description

All beauty and no bother! Dr. Tom Ranney bred this handsome barberry, and it’s got more to it than just looks. Sunjoy Todo® is non-invasive and although it produces pretty fruit, the seeds inside are sterile! So you can rest easy and just enjoy the glossy, dark purple foliage, which is semi-evergreen in warmer climates. It performs fabulously in any landscape without a lick of maintenance after its established – no pruning or supplemental water necessary.

Details

Botanical name: Berberis x 'NCBX1'
Patent #: USPP 29,504
Common name: Barberry
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
Height x width: 1.5 - 2' x 1.5 - 2'
Flower color: Yellow (but not very showy)
Foliage color: Purple
Season of Interest: Mid spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Proven Winners, space savers, heat tolerant, fall color, drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, background, container gardening, foundation planting, hedge plant, ornamental, rock garden, small spaces

How to Grow

Soil: Grows in any well-drained soil; tolerant of challenging conditions such as salt, compaction, pollution, and dryness.
Light: Performs best and has nicest coloration in full sun.
Water: Has average water needs and once established, performs well through drought.
Spacing: 2-3' feet apart
Fertilizing: Fertilization isn't needed.
Winterizing: No specific care 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.
Pink flowers in full sun

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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:

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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:

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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.

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J.W. (Virginia)
Growing beautifully!

These are wonderful little plants! I have them in containers for now, and they seem very happy

K
K.W.

How to repot my peace lilly and orkid I am a first time guardner

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Get fresh potting soil and a new container that's about 2-4" wider in diameter than the one you have. Remove the plant from its pot, rough up the roots a bit, place at the right level in the new container, using the new soil to build it up, backfill with the new soil, and water.

C
C.

Does this barberry have any type thorn or picker?

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Yes, it has thorns.

K
K.W.

When is the right time to plant them . What zone is Ohio in

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The best time to plant is in late spring or early to mid-fall. Now is a great time to plant perennials and shrubs, especially in warmer zones! To learn more about fall planting, you can read our guide here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/our-guide-for-fall-planting/

Your zone depends on your zip code. You can use our zone finder to determine your exact zone here: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/shopping-by-zone