Botanical Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar'
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Common Name: Helmond Pillar Barberry  
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In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.

Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Purple, Red

 

Bark Color

Brown, Red

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall, Persistent

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

'Helmond Pillar' is a variety of Japanese barberry, with a narrow, slightly vase-shaped habit growing about 3 to 4 feet tall but only about 12 to 18 inches wide. It has small, bell-shaped yellow spring flowers that are followed by red, torpedo-shaped berries enjoyed by birds. The leaves are burgundy, with a brighter red fall color. Its narrow habit makes it well suited as a hedge or for lining a fence (if you line a walkway, set it back abit or you'll skewer your visitors).