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BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'
Commonly known as Japanese barberry, Purple-leafed barberry
Best purple foliage berberis
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Good for an informal, thorny hedge. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
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DeciduousColourful foliage, dark red-purple or purplish-bronze, turning red in autumn.
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Yellow
Red-tinted, yellow flowers in mid-spring. -
Racemes
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Purple
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Entire
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Obovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft) -
HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, rounded shrub.
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny well-drained soil.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
2.5m (8ft)
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