Plant Library
Sunjoy® Cinnamon Japanese Barberry*
Berberis thunbergii 'Celeste'
* This is a "special order" plant - contact store for details
Height: 5 feet
Spread: 5 feet
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: 4
Brand: Proven Winners
Description:
A standout shrub producing bright orange-red foliage all summer long, maturing to scarlet in fall; very showy, great as a color contrast in the landscape; plant on slopes, in beds, or as a border
Ornamental Features
Sunjoy® Cinnamon Japanese Barberry is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its ornamental globe-shaped form. It has attractive dark red deciduous foliage which emerges orange in spring. The small oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn outstanding shades of scarlet and orange in the fall.
Landscape Attributes
Sunjoy® Cinnamon Japanese Barberry is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Spiny
Sunjoy® Cinnamon Japanese Barberry is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Sunjoy® Cinnamon Japanese Barberry will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
* This is a "special order" plant - contact store for details
Disclaimer - This Plant Finder tool is an online resource representing many of the varieties that we carry over the course of the season, and is intended for informational purposes only. Inventory varies seasonally, so we cannot guarantee that every plant will be in stock at all times - please contact the store directly for availability. It does not include our entire inventory of plants, so be sure to visit our store to see varieties that may not be represented on this list.