Sunjoy® Mini Saffron Barberry (Berberis)
Shrub
- Dramatic color spring through fall!
- Easy and fast-growing.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- An ideal low maintenance garden addition.
- Zones 4-8, sun, 2' tall x 2.5' wide at maturity.
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Patent: USPP 24,817
Common Name: Barberry
Zone: 4-8
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
Height x Width: 1.5-2' tall x 2-2.5' wide
Flower Color: Yellow (but not very showy)
Foliage Color: Golden
Season of Interest: Mid spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Space savers, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, fall color, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, background, container gardening, foundation planting, hedge plant, ornamental, rock garden, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Best color and performance occurs in full sun.
Water: Has average water needs, and is drought tolerant once established.
Spacing: 2-3' apart
Fertilizing: Does not require fertilizer.
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.
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.