Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana'

China to Japan.

Japanese barberry 'Atropurpurea Nana' is a compact and rounded dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 0.6 - 1 m wide.

The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' are spiny.

High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese barberry 'Atropurpurea Nana' are dark red, ovate, alternate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size. Japanese barberry 'Atropurpurea Nana' turns bright scarlet in autumn.

Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The yellow-red flowers appear in May.

The shiny, oval fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Keeps for a very long time.

Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' 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 Nana' has good frost hardiness.

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

Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge, hedge (pruning), bed edging

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.