Japanese Barberry 'Atropurpurea Nana', Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy', Berberis 'Little Favourite'
One of the most popular barberries, award-winning ‘Atropurpurea Nana’ is a charming, deciduous dwarf shrub with eye-catching, reddish to purplish, small, obovate leaves which turn into brilliant red shades in the fall. Tiny, scented, pale yellow flowers appear in mid-late spring, but are insignificant in comparison to the foliage. They are followed by an abundant crop of bright red berries in the fall, which are attractive to birds and often remain on the spiny stems after the leaves have fallen, therefore extending the season of interest of this ornamental shrub through the winter.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Berberis |
| Common names | Japanese Barberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Berberis |
| Common names | Japanese Barberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Berberis thunbergii ‘Atropurpurea Nana’ (Japanese Barberry) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Berberis thunbergii ‘Atropurpurea Nana’ (Japanese Barberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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