Sunjoy Todo® Barberry
Overview: A barberry grown for its deep burgundy-red foliage on a very compact, rounded plant.
Mature size: Varies by cultivar, from 1–3 ft. dwarf forms up to the species' full 3–6 ft..
Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade; best foliage color in full sun
Flowering season: Spring, with small yellow flowers followed by red berries in fall
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8
Water needs: Average; drought-tolerant once established
Special features: Part of the Sunjoy® Group, bred to be sterile and not spread by seed — a compact selection notably smaller than most barberry cultivars. Dense, thorny, deer-resistant deciduous shrub; berries attract birds; note that Japanese barberry is listed by the NC Invasive Plant Council as spreading into natural areas in parts of the state — sterile Sunjoy® Group cultivars are bred not to spread by seed, an easy way to sidestep that concern
Wildlife value: Berries eaten by birds; dense thorny form offers cover
Botanical name: Berberis x 'NCBX1'
Category: Shrubs & Trees