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Berberis thunbergii
'Arlene'
Origin: This cultivar originates from Mounding Michigan. It was created by Tim D. Woods.
Mike's
Opinion
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A delicate colour palette consisting of pale pink, white, and mint green, which matures into a stunning emerald. It’s unique pink colour and variegated leaves create a gorgeous specimen bush that attract the eye.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Berberidaceae |
| Genus |
| Berberis |
| Species |
| thunbergii |
| Cultivar |
| 'Arlene' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Tradmarked Name |
| Sunjoy Sequeins™ |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a - 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-34) - (-29) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-30) - (-20) |
| Height |
| 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread |
| 0.75 - 1.25 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Medium-sized deciduous shrub. |
| Landscape |
| An informal hedge used as a border plant, landscape plant, mass planting or specimen plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows in partial to full sun. prefers soils on the drier side. Can handle a large Ph range. Resistant to harsh light comparatively to other Berberis thungbergii |
| Shape |
| Full, bushy and lush. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Pink and white varigation, deer resistance, light resistance. |
| Pests |
| Barberry aphids or lisomaphis berberidis. |
| Habitat |
| Mounding Michigan, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Light yellow coloured stem with angular thorns. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Small yellow green buds |
| Leaf Description |
| Small ovate leaves with some undulation ,less than one inch, spread out in 3-4 rays. |
| Flower Description |
| Small yellow flowers. Flowers in spring |
| Fruit Description |
| Small spherical red berries |
| Colour Description |
| Pink,white and mint in the early stages. Emerald green later when plant matures. |
| Texture Description |
| Medium to normal. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated through layering of cuttings or through seed. 15 cm clippings are cut from viable branches. |
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