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Tangelo™ Barberry

Berberis thunbergii

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Overview

Tangelo™ Barberry, or Berberis thunbergii 'Tangelo', is a mounded deciduous shrub with vivid orange new growth that develops chartreuse margins. It matures 36-48 inches tall and wide, offering strong color from spring to fall. Best in full sun and well-drained soil, it is low-water once established, deer resistant, and easy to maintain. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Sun FullWater Low
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — is a mounded deciduous shrub with vivid orange new growth that develops chartreuse margins
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — which provides color and texture from spring into fallTangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — making it a strong candidate for lower-maintenance plantingsTangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — Gardeners often note the remarkable seasonal color shift and its quickTangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — confident establishment after planting.<br><br>Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry matures into a denseTangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — It matures 36-48 inches tall and wide, offering strong color from spring to fallTangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — making it substantial enough to anchor a small planting yet compact enough for residential-scale designs+34

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family
Berberidaceae

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Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — is a mounded deciduous shrub with vivid orange new growth that develops chartreuse margins
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — which provides color and texture from spring into fall
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — making it a strong candidate for lower-maintenance plantings
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — Gardeners often note the remarkable seasonal color shift and its quick
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — confident establishment after planting.<br><br>Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry matures into a dense
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — It matures 36-48 inches tall and wide, offering strong color from spring to fall
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — making it substantial enough to anchor a small planting yet compact enough for residential-scale designs
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — commonly referred to as Tangelo™ Barberry
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — Best in full sun and well-drained soil, it is low-water once established, deer resistant, and easy to maintain
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — where its orange and chartreuse tones are most vivid
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — then develops a distinctive chartreuse edge as the season progresses
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — valued for foliage that brings a bright
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — Small yellow spring flowers may appear
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — citrusy spark to the landscape
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8, it offers dependable performance across a broad range of climates
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — asks for relatively little water
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — Its new growth emerges in an intense orange that can read almost fluorescent in the garden
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — Its thorny stems and naturally tidy habit give it structure without demanding constant attention
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — rounded form approximately 36 to 48 inches tall and wide
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — but this mounded shrub is truly grown for its foliage
Tangelo™ Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) — is a vivid deciduous shrub from the Proven Winners® collection
Berberis thunbergii
Berberis thunbergii
Berberis thunbergii

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