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Lava Nugget® Martha Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'SMBTM' PP #30,594
Pronunciation: BUR-bur-is thun-BER-jee-eye
SKU #40978
A compact, large-leaved barberry with bright orange-red new foliage that ages to a deep burgundy. Small yellow flowers appear in spring. The warm, rich color pairs beautifully with green or gold-leaved plants. Excellent for mass plantings, a low hedge or accent plant. Rust resistant and approved in states with rust restrictions. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 3 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Switchgrass (Panicum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Cypress (Chamaecyparis); Weigela (Weigela) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites. Best color in full sun. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually in late winter to shape. |
| History | Berberis thunbergii 'Martha' (aka 'SMBTM') has been tested by the USDA and approved as a rust-resistant variety. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.