Sunjoy Plum Pillar™ Barberry Berberis thunbergii
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36 - 48 Inches24 - 36 Inches24 - 36 Inches91cm - 1.2m61cm - 91cm61cm - 91cm
Features
Sunjoy Plum Pillar barberry makes it easy to add a tall, vibrant accent to a small space. Its narrow form fits almost anywhere, and the foliage shifts from bright red at the tips to deep purple below. The tiny thorns make it naturally deer resistant, and its upright shape works well as a hedge or barrier.
Top reasons to grow Sunjoy Plum Pillar barberry:
- Bold red and burgundy color
- Slim footprint
- Strong, upright form
Foliage InterestFall InterestResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mSpacing:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFlower Colors:YellowFoliage Colors:RedFoliage Shade:BurgundyHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe 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:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Shrub borders, groupings, masses, perennial borders and containers.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Sunjoy Plum Pillar™ - 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.
Fun Facts:If you cut open a barberry stem, the wood inside is yellow.
Sunjoy Plum Pillar™ Berberis thunbergii 'JBN 17-001' USPP 36,589
