Sunjoy Todo barberry in spring with its deep purple foliage.

Three specimens of Sunjoy Todo barberry.

Sunjoy Todo® Barberry

Sunjoy Todo barberry gets it’s name, todo, from the Spanish word for “all” because this sterile barberry truly has it all! Handsome deep purple foliage on a tidy, neat little shrub is very glossy and is even evergreen in milder climates. Colorful yellow-orange flowers in late spring set fruit, but the seeds within a hollow, rendering this plant unable to reproduce from seed. Finally, you can enjoy barberry’s color and easy care without risking it spreading into wild areas.

Why grow Sunjoy Todo barberry?

Sterile and non-invasive
Glossy dark purple foliage
Deer resistant

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Additional information

Dimensions	1.5 × 1.5 ft
Botanical Name	Berberis x 'NCBX1' PP#29,504; CBRAF
Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Flower Color	Yellow
Foliage Color	Purple
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, Mass Planting
Features	Alkaline soil, Compact, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Foliage interest, Non-invasive, Semi-evergreen
Blooms On	Old wood
Breeder	Dr. Tom Ranney, North Carolina State University

SKU: 3618 Categories: Barberry, Narrow, 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. 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.