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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. Its purplish-red leaves contrast beautifully against a dark green background.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).