Sunjoy Sequins® Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Arlene'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
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Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Deer-resistant, Drought resistant, Fall Color/Interest, Fast-growing, and Attracts pollinators
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Sunjoy Sequins® Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Sunjoy Sequins') puts on a show of ever-shifting color with cream-edged leaves splashed with pink, coral, and green tones. This Proven Winners® selection stays compact at just 2-3 feet tall and wide, making it the perfect solution for small gardens, foundation plantings, or anywhere you need bold foliage interest without the bulk of larger shrubs.
A Living Kaleidoscope
New spring growth emerges with the brightest cream and pink tones, creating a shimmering effect in the landscape. Throughout summer, the variegated leaves display an intricate mix of cream, green, and coral-pink that shifts with light and temperature. The pink tones intensify during cooler weather in spring and fall, giving you dynamic color that changes week to week rather than staying static all season.
Low Maintenance Landscape Workhorse
Deer walk right past this thorny shrub, making it ideal for properties where browsing is a concern. The naturally compact, rounded form requires minimal pruning to stay tidy. Drought tolerance once established means you're not tied to the hose all summer, and the plant shrugs off the kind of neglect that would send fussier shrubs into decline.
Design Versatility
The small stature opens up planting possibilities that larger barberries can't match. Use it as a colorful low hedge along walkways where the variegation provides year-long interest, mass several together for bold drifts of multicolored foliage, or tuck it into mixed borders where it provides structure without overwhelming perennials. The compact size also makes Sunjoy Sequins® an excellent container plant for patios and entryways where you want season-long color.
Why Choose Sunjoy Sequins®
This is a barberry for the modern garden where space is precious and maintenance time is limited. You get the deer resistance and toughness barberries are known for in a compact package that won't outgrow its space or require constant shearing. The cream and pink variegation brings a level of sophistication that solid-colored varieties lack, and the ever-changing foliage tones mean the plant looks different every time you walk by.
