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SUNJOY NEO®
Berberis thunbergii ‘NCBT2’
ppaf
Common name: barberry
Landscape Info:
Features & Benefits:
USDA zones:
5-8
- Bright fiery red new growth from spring until
fall.
- Upright, rounded habit makes it a good choice
for hedges or foundation plantings.
- Very resistant to deer and rabbit browsing;
tolerant of difficult conditions.
Mature height:
2.5’/.8 m
Exposure:
Full sun
Irrigation:
Dry to moist
Cultural info:
Grower Tips:
pH Level:
5.6 – 6.2
 Can be grown along with evergreens, as barberry requires
similar conditions.
 Prune once before bud break, once during flushing, and once
more later in the season to produce a balanced plant.
 Barberry does not rebound quickly from severe shearing or
pruning – do not cut into thick stems. Trim to shape only.
 Sunjoy Neo may go green under shade or heavy poly, however,
color returns quickly once exposed to full sun.
 Watch for spider mites.
 Potting a 2 ¼” liner directly to a 3 gallon is not recommended;
however, you can produce a 3 gallon from a 2 ¼” through a one-
gallon shift. Allow 16-20 additional weeks after potting to the
larger container.
NOTES:
Nutrient Needs:
Average
EC (2:1 extract):
0.6 – 0.9
Light Level:
High
Watering:
Low to average
Rooting Out Temp:
65 – 72°F/18.3 – 22.2°C
Overwintering Temp:
Polyhouse, no heat (where hardy)
Sales Window:
Spring-fall
Blooms On:
Old wood, but bloom is insignificant
Trimming/pruning:
Trim three times, see tips at right
Vernalization:
Required
Vigor Rating:
Average
Finish Size
Liner Size
Weeks of Active Growth
to Finish
1 gallon
2 ¼” • 4” • QT
12-16 • 11-15 • 10-14
2 - 3 gallon
4” • QT
18-22 • 16-20