Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea (Red Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)


Botanical Information

FamilyBerberidaceae
GenusBerberis
Speciesthunbergii
Formaatropurpurea
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Ethnobotanical Uses
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)-30 - (-20)
Height1 - 2 m
Spread1.5 - 2.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeUse for flower borders and beds.
PropagationPropagate through semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun.
PestsMay be subject to powdery mildews.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are a deep red-purple, becoming deep red in autumn, to 2 x 1.5 cm.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are pale yellow, tinged red, showing in groups of 5 in subumbellate racemes.
Fruit DescriptionFruit is a glossy red berry, to 8 mm.

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