Purple Japanese Barberry, Red Leaf Japanese Barberry, Thunberg's Barberry, Red Barberry
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea (Purple Japanese Barberry) is always a spectacular addition to the landscape, bringing a strong color accent from spring to fall. This dense, arching, deciduous shrub features broadly oval, reddish-purple leaves, which turn into brilliant red or red-orange shades in the fall. Tiny, scented, pale yellow flowers appear in mid-late spring but are insignificant compared 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, extending the season of interest of this ornamental shrub through the winter.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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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' - 6' (30cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 1' - 6' (30cm - 180cm) |
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 | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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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' - 6' (30cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 1' - 6' (30cm - 180cm) |
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 | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea (Purple Japanese Barberry) do I need for my garden?
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Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea (Purple Japanese Barberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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