Sunjoy Mini Maroon barberry naturally grows with a compact habit.

Sunjoy Mini Maroon® Barberry

Sunjoy Mini Maroon barberry combines everything you love about barberry – deep purple-red foliage, super easy to grow, incredible deer resistance – yet takes away the thing you don’t love about it. That’s because Sunjoy Mini Maroon barberry is non-invasive! It’s a truly innovative plant from Dr. Tom Ranney of NCSU. Its naturally compact habit requires no trimming, pruning, or training. Simply plant it in a sunny spot and let it bring season-long color and interest to your landscape.

Top reasons to grow Sunjoy Mini Maroon barberry:

Non-invasive barberry won’t spread by seed
Dramatic color
Easy care and deer resistant

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Additional information

Dimensions	2 × 2 ft
Botanical Name	Berberis thunbergii 'NCBT1' PP#30,330, CBRAF
Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Flower Color	Yellow
Foliage Color	Purple, Red
Height	2-3'
Width/Spread	2-3'
Exposure	Full Sun
Soil	Dry, Moist
Bloom Time	Summer
Blooms on	Old wood
Uses	Borders, Containers, Low Hedges, Mass Planting
Features	Clay soil, Compact, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Foliage interest, Non-invasive
Breeder	Dr. Tom Ranney, North Carolina State University

SKU: 3608 Categories: Barberry, Mid-Size, Short

Plant Care

Light: Full sun (6+hrs/day)

Soil: Any average, well-drained soil will do

Water: Average water needs; some drought tolerance once established

Fertilizing: Nothing special required; apply a granular fertilizer formulated for woody plants in early spring if desired

Pruning: Barberry needs little to no pruning, and that’s one of the things that people like about it. If you do wish to prune or trim, the best time to do that is in late spring/early summer, after the new growth for the season has emerged. Avoid cutting into any thick, woody stems that are thicker than pencil unless you are removing them completely.

Other notes: Barberry has thorns. Even though Sunjoy Mini Maroon barberry is sterile and non-invasive, at present, agricultural restrictions prevent all barberry varieties from being sold in or shipped to CT, IN, MA, ME, NH, NY, OH, VT, WI, WV. Proven Winners ColorChoice barberries are not available in Canada.