Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'

Barberry

  • Shrub
  • Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
  • 100 cm-2 m high
  • Yellow flowers
  • Red to purple foliage

Garden use

Use

Small groups Large groups

Ornamental value and special features

Foliage plant Berries & fruits

Planting density

Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 100 - 200 cm
Flowering time April - May
Flower colour Yellow
Leaf colour Brown-red
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
Berberis
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