Tangelo Barberry is an upright branching deciduous shrub valued for its vibrant foliage that grows full to the ground. The small leaves emerge vivid orange and gains a yellow-green margin before flaring up again to bright orange for fall. Unnoticeable tiny yellow flowers bloom in fall that gives way to small amounts of fruit. Best color in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought and deer resistant. Asexual propagation is prohibited. Tangelo is resistant to rust.
Barberry has known use of the root bark as an anthelmintic, antiseptic and febrifuge, and can be used orally as a treatment for various enteric infections.*
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3’ - 4’ |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4’ |
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Spacing: |
4’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Some susceptibility to bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, root rots, wilt, aphids, barberry webworm, and scale. Highly invasive in the Eastern States.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Xeriscape, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Smoke Tree, Spurge, Hibiscus
IMAGES: Photos by Proven Winners, Sunjoy Tangelo Barberry
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
*ServeScape does not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
