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    Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea

    Also Known As

    • Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'
    • Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea
    • Dwarf Redleaf Barberry
    • Japanese Barberry
    • Red Japanese Barberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-10'
    • W: 3'-10'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea plant details

    Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with purple and red foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous purple and red
    Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: compact, easy-to-grow, fall color, hedge, mass-planting, rock garden, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This popular, medium-sized shrub is noted for its reddish foliage (best in sun); it also has yellow flowers and long-lasting red fruits. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    One of the most popular varieties with rich purple foliage color when in full sun. Great for mass plantings or rock gardens. Nice winter interest with showy red berries. Grows to a mature height of 2-3' tall and wide.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Deciduous shrubs grown for their ornamental foliage and striking fall color. They form fine textured, dense rounded shrubs, usually more broad than tall. Size ranges from dwarf (2-3'), to large shrubs (6-8'), good for hedges or specimens. Small cup-shaped flowers line the branches followed by small, bright glossy red fruit that persist into winter. Sun or part shade.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea plant

    How to Grow Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Berberis temolaica

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10a

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - dappled shade
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    Photo of Berberis temolaica foliage by Evan Bean
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