Sunjoy Mini Salsa barberry has a dense compact habit and red foliage.

This variety is no longer available; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

Sunjoy® Mini Salsa Barberry

You deserve the best, so when it comes to choosing a colorful, low maintenance plant for a sunny spot in your landscape, pick Sunjoy Mini Maroon barberry. It’s an improved version of the ubiquitous ‘Crimson Pygmy’ barberry that has a nicer, tidier habit that doesn’t need pruning, and brighter, more consistent red foliage. Unbothered by pests and diseases, including deer.

Top reasons to grow Sunjoy Mini Salsa barberry:

Deep red foliage
Tidy compact habit
Deer resistant

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Additional information

Dimensions	1.5 × 1.5 ft
Botanical Name	Berberis thunbergii 'Mimi' PP#24,841
Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Flower Color	Yellow
Foliage Color	Red
Height	1.5-2'
Width/Spread	1.5-2'
Exposure	Full Sun
Soil	Average, Dry, Well-drained
Bloom Time	Summer
Uses	Borders, Foundations, Low Hedges, Specimen
Features	Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Foliage interest, Heat tolerant
Blooms On	Old wood

SKU: 3348 Categories: Barberry, Discontinued, Narrow, Short Tag: discontinued

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. 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.