Toscana Barberry is a stunning upright shrub with arching branches. Grown in zones 4-8, it boasts showy red foliage with a bright yellow margin.
Barberry 'Toscana'
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Barberry 'Toscana' (Berberis thunbergii 'Toscana') is a deciduous shrub that is known for its vibrant foliage and compact growth habit. It is a cultivar of the Japanese barberry, and it is one of the most popular barberry varieties grown in North America.
Barberry Toscana
Foliage: Barberry 'Toscana' has large, showy leaves that emerge red in the spring with a fine, bright yellow margin. The margin eventually fades through summer, but the foliage remains a vibrant red. The leaf color darkens in autumn, taking on flaming scarlet tones.
Growth habit: Barberry 'Toscana' forms an upright shrub with arching branches. It grows to a height of 3-4 feet and a width of 3-5 feet at maturity. Its compact size makes it a good choice for small gardens and foundation plantings.
Uses: Barberry 'Toscana' is a versatile shrub that can be used in a variety of landscaping applications. It is often used as a foundation planting, hedge, or accent plant. It is also a good choice for mixed borders and container plantings.
Care: Barberry 'Toscana' is a relatively low-maintenance shrub. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and is drought tolerant once established. It is also deer resistant. Barberry 'Toscana' should be pruned in the early spring to maintain its shape and size.
Tips for growing Barberry 'Toscana':
- Plant in full sun or partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water regularly until the shrub is established.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune as needed to maintain shape and size.
Barberry 'Toscana' is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is a great addition to any landscape. With its vibrant foliage, compact growth habit, and low-maintenance requirements, it is a surefire way to add interest and color to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring. We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 4-7
| Mature Height: | 3 to 4 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 2 to 4 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | BERBERIS THUNBERGII 'BAILJULIA |
