Deciduous Perennial Upright, Narrow, Columnar Shrub in the Berberidaceae Family
Buy Sunjoy Gold Pillar Barberry
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A narrow, columnar barberry with fiery orange new growth that matures to bright gold, bred for resistance to summer leaf scorch.
Sunjoy Gold Pillar Barberry is a compact, upright cultivar of Japanese barberry prized for its narrow, columnar habit and season-long color. New spring foliage emerges soft orange to orange-red, matures to a bright golden yellow through summer, then deepens to fiery orange-red before dropping in fall. Small, largely inconspicuous pale yellow flowers appear in spring along the thorny stems. Unlike many golden-leaved barberries, this patented Proven Winners selection was specifically tested for resistance to summer leaf scorch, holding its color reliably in full sun.
Pros
Slim, columnar form fits tight spaces where wider shrubs won't
Bred and tested for resistance to leaf scorch, unlike many gold barberries
Bright, season-long foliage color from spring through fall
Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established
Cons
Sharp thorns make placement and pruning care important
Bloom is minor and not ornamentally significant
Berberis thunbergii is regulated as invasive in a number of states; check local rules before planting
Highlights
Narrow, columnar 'pillar' habit unusual among barberries
Orange-to-gold-to-orange seasonal color progression
Tested burn-resistant in full sun
US Plant Patent 18,082
Plant Data
Mature Size
3 - 4 feet
tall. 24 - 36 inches
wide.
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Dry - Medium:
Prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil while establishing, then tolerates dry spells well. Does not tolerate standing water or extended wet conditions.
Zones
4a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags
Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Fall Color, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Hedges, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Perennial, Potentially Toxic, Rabbit Resistant, Shrub, Thorns, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period
April To May
Flower Color
Pale Yellow
Foliage Color
Orange To Orange-Red
Commonly Planted with...
Pairs well with lower-growing, sun-loving perennials and grasses that appreciate the same well-drained soil, such as coneflowers, sedums, and dwarf ornamental grasses planted at its base.
We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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