‘Moon Bay’ shines with tidy form and ever-changing hues — emerald in spring, ruby-tinged in fall, and luminous through winter. A low-maintenance charmer that adds grace without fuss.
Water Needs: Low to moderate once established
Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil, tolerant of poor conditions
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Cold Hardiness: To ~10°F
Mature Size: 2–4 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
Native Origin: Asia (China, Japan, India)
Best Substitutes For: Berberis thunbergii, Loropetalum chinense
Landscape Uses: Borders, mass plantings, color contrast in dry gardens
‘Moon Bay’ shines with tidy form and ever-changing hues — emerald in spring, ruby-tinged in fall, and luminous through winter. A low-maintenance charmer that adds grace without fuss.
Water Needs: Low to moderate once established
Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil, tolerant of poor conditions
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Cold Hardiness: To ~10°F
Mature Size: 2–4 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
Native Origin: Asia (China, Japan, India)
Best Substitutes For: Berberis thunbergii, Loropetalum chinense
Landscape Uses: Borders, mass plantings, color contrast in dry gardens