Botanical Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'
Common Name: Red-leaf Japanese barberry Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape rounded, dense stiffly branched plant with a somewhat angular branch pattern Height 4-6' Spread 4-6' Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun for best color Soil any well-drained soil Hardiness hardy, zones 1-11, 14-17 Morphology: Leaves rounded, deep purple leaves to 1/2" across densely set on stems Flowers pinkish red in small groups of 2 or 3, 1/2" across in spring Fruit red berries, fall through winter Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: excellent filler plant for foliage color, also good as an informal hedge screen or barrier plant Landscape Care: Watering average watering Fertilizing balanced, slow-release at planting Pruning head back selectively in winter to control size Pests/Diseases none major Special Conditions/Other very tolerant of cold and heat Origin: Japan/East Asia Family: Berberidaceae Notes: |
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