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. |