Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'

China to Japan.

Japanese barberry 'Atropurpurea' is a dense, overhanging and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.2 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' are spiny.

High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese barberry 'Atropurpurea' are dark red, ovate and alternate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Japanese barberry 'Atropurpurea' turns bright crimson in autumn.

Dark red bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The yellow-red flowers appear in May.

The coral-red, oval fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' are particularly decorative. These appear from August and are small. Stick for a very long time.

Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Japanese barberry 'Atropurpurea' has good frost hardiness.

Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge, hedge (pruning), group planting, bird food plant

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

The plant has a medium water requirement.

A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Mulching: In the period from March to April.