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Sunjoy Fast Neo Barberry Berberis thunbergii

Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Early Spring
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
Mature Size
5' 4' 1.5m 1.2m
Height: 3' - 5'
Spread: 3' - 4'
Height: 91cm - 1.5m
Spread: 91cm - 1.2m
  • Details

    36 - 60 Inches
    36 - 48 Inches
    36 - 48 Inches
    91cm - 1.5m
    91cm - 1.2m
    91cm - 1.2m

    Features

    This vibrant barberry grows larger and faster than its predecessor Sunjoy Neo®, reaching 3-5 feet tall and wide. This faster growth also means that it gets a robust root system in place earlier, meaning less time watering an establishing plant. Its foliage boasts more intense red hues for a striking impact in your landscape. An option for gardeners who need big impact quickly, for the long run.

    Top reasons to grow Sunjoy Fast Neo barberry:

    • Grows quickly
    • Bright color
    • Large habit

     

    Foliage Interest
    Fall Interest
    Resists: 
    Deer

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Deciduous
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    36 - 60 Inches 91cm - 1.5m
    Spacing: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Spread: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Flower Colors: 
    Yellow
    Foliage Colors: 
    Red
    Foliage Shade: 
    Red
    Habit: 
    Mounded
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Blooms On: 
    Old Wood
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Spring
    Hardiness Zones: 
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Needs Good Drainage
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Edging Plant
    Uses: 
    Groundcover
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Uses: 
    Specimen or Focal Point
    Uses Notes: 

    It is colorful enough to be used in a perennial garden as a foliage plant.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Barberries need little to no maintenance. Water regular for the first year or so; once they are established, they tolerate drought. Should need little or no pruning; trim to shape in early spring if desired. 

    PLEASE NOTE: Sunjoy Neo® - Barberry - Berberis thunbergii is restricted and cannot be shipped to the state(s) of CT, DE, IN, MA, MD, ME, MN, NH, NY, PA, VT, WI, and WV.

    It will not be available in Canada. 

    Sunjoy Neo barberry has passed wheat rust resistance testing under trial code H2007-001-031.

    Sunjoy Fast Neo Berberis thunbergii 'NCBT4' USPPAF
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