Deciduous Shrub – Sunjoy Mini Maroon Barberry

Sunjoy Mini Maroon Barberry 

Botanical name: berberis thunbergii 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone:  zones 4-8

Foliage color: purple/red

Growth rate: grows no more than 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the summer 

Landscape use: borders, container plants, edging, mass planting 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: low maintenance, deer resistant, compact size, thorny stems 

Watering instructions: water when the top 2 inches of soil have dried out 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new growth emerges 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: can adapt to all kinds of soil 

Companion plants: other barberies, boxwoods, junipers, salvia, sedum 

Toxicity level: moderately toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no