Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'
Barberry
- Shrub
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 100 cm-2 m high
- Yellow flowers
- Red to purple foliage
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 100 - 200 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Leaf colour | reddish brown |
| Growth habit | wide |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry, average |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Berberis |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Common names |
NL: zuurbes EN: Barberry FR: Épine-vin DE: Berberitze |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Origin | hybrid |
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