Japanese Barberry
Common name
Japanese Barberry
Botanical name
Berberis thunbergii
Variety
Atropurpurea
Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light
Sun
Height
3-5' (1-1.5 m)
Habit
Rounded
Feed
In spring
Water
2-3 times per week
Bloom Color
Purple, Black
Bloom Time
No Bloom
Maintenance
Provide enough water in fall, before freeze
About
This compact barberry variety bears striking reddish foliage throughout the growing season. Well-suited for planting in large groups, as accent, or for the mixed garden. Contrasts best with yellow- and gray-leaved plants. Exposure to full sun stimulates richest leaf color.
