Sunjoy® Mini Salsa Barberry

Sunjoy® Mini Salsa is the Sunjoy series name for Berberis thunbergii ‘Mimi’, a compact Japanese barberry with dense, rounded growth and deep red to red-purple foliage. The breeder lists yellow flowers and an 18–24-inch mature size in both height and spread. ## Form and Foliage The [Proven Winners cultivar profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/berberis/sunjoy-mini-salsa-barberry-berberis-thunbergii) identifies ‘Mimi’ and patent PP24841; [Garden Goods Direct](https://gardengoodsdirect.com/collections/barberry-shrubs/products/mini-salsa-barberry) also describes the deep red foliage and compact mound. This deciduous shrub gives a low border or foundation planting a season-long dark color accent. The breeder notes that it maintains its compact form without reverting like ‘Crimson Pygmy’. ## Placement Grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Proven Winners lists USDA zones 4–8 and resistance to deer. Its compact scale suits a border edge, small foundation bed, container, or repeated low planting. Leave clearance from narrow walkways because its branches are thorny. ## Seasonal Interest Red foliage provides the main display throughout the growing season. Yellow flowers appear in spring, while leaf color may shift with exposure and local conditions. ## Maintenance The shrub generally needs little pruning. Trim lightly after new growth emerges if shaping is necessary, and wear sturdy gloves when handling its spiny stems. Water during establishment and prolonged dry spells.