Botanical Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'
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Common Name: Red-leaf Japanese Barberry  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Red

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Linda Engstrom

  • Description

  • Notes

A thorny, deciduous shrub growing 4 to 6 feet tall and as wide. Foliage emerges in spring a bright red, and matures to a dark purplish red. Bell-shaped spring flowers are followed by shiny red, torpedo-shaped fruit that persists into winter. Its purplish-red leaves contrast beautifully against a dark green background. It prefers full sun and regular watering, more in hot summer months. This is a great barrier plant.