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

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