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Sunjoy Sequins® Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Arlene'
Height: 3 feet
Spread: 4 feet
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: 4a
Brand: Proven Winners
Description:
A standout shrub featuring shimmering white, pink, and mint green new growth, before maturing to dark green; very showy, great as a color contrast in the landscape; plant on slopes, in beds, or as a border; more shade tolerant than other barberries
Ornamental Features
Sunjoy Sequins® Japanese Barberry is primarily valued in the garden for its ornamental globe-shaped form. It has attractive lime green-variegated dark green foliage with hints of pink which emerges white in spring. The small oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn outstanding shades of scarlet, pink and coppery-bronze in the fall.
Landscape Attributes
Sunjoy Sequins® Japanese Barberry is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Spiny
Sunjoy Sequins® Japanese Barberry is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Sunjoy Sequins® Japanese Barberry will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
