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Berberis thunbergii - 'Atropurpurea' (Barberry)

Berberis thunbergii - 'Atropurpurea' (Barberry)
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Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spreading arching, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Summer early), Purple Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Berberis thunbergii:

  • Attractive autumn colour
  • Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors!
  • All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
  • Fruit / berry producing
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
  • Suitable for hedging or topiary

Weaknesses of Berberis thunbergii

  • Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!

Design & Plant Use for Berberis thunbergii:

  • Spine bearing plant ideal for security hedge
  • Provides extended interest with blossom, berries and autumn colour

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