Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea (Red Barberry, Purple Japanese barberry)
Botanical Information
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Berberis |
| Species | thunbergii |
| Forma | atropurpurea |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Ingestion may cause mild upset stomach |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 - 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-29) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - (-20) |
| Height | 1 - 2 m |
| Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Use for flower borders and beds. |
| Propagation | Propagate through semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. |
| Pests | May be subject to powdery mildews. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are a deep red-purple, becoming deep red in autumn, to 2 x 1.5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are pale yellow, tinged red, showing in groups of 5 in subumbellate racemes. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit is a glossy red berry, to 8 mm. |
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