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Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'

Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

A thorny, deciduous shrub growing 4-6' high and as wide, Red Japanese Barberry can be contained with some light pruning in winter. Its purplish-red leaves contrast beautifully against a dark green background. It prefers full sun and regular watering, more in hot summer months. This is a great barrier plant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.