Sunjoy Tangelo Barberry

Since this shrub reaches a mature width of 3 to 4 feet, you should space them at least 3 to 4 feet apart if you want them to grow as individual specimens. If you are planting them to create a continuous hedge, space them about 2.5 to 3 feet apart to allow them to grow together.

Yes, the Sunjoy Tangelo Barberry is considered deer and rabbit resistant. Its spiny, dense foliage makes it an unappealing snack for browsing animals, which helps protect it from damage.

The foliage is dynamic, not static. It starts as a vibrant, fluorescent orange on new growth and matures into a deeper orange-red with delicate yellow edges, providing shifting visual interest throughout the growing season.

It is a low-maintenance plant. Because it has a naturally compact and vigorous habit, it requires minimal pruning to keep its shape, and its high tolerance for heat, cold, and drought means it doesn't need constant coddling once established.

For the best color and growth, this shrub thrives in full sun. While it is highly adaptable, planting it in too much shade may result in less vibrant foliage color and a less compact growth habit.

Yes, its dense, spiny nature makes it an excellent choice for an impenetrable barrier. It creates a reliable, thorny hedge that provides both privacy and security.