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  • BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea-nana'
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    BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea-nana'

    Commonly known as Japanese barberry, Purple-leafed barberry

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    Dwarf purple berberis
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Aka 'Crimson Pygmy'. 'Little Favourite'.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, powdery mildew.
    • Place of origin
      Japan
    • Deciduous
      Red-purple foliage.
    • Yellow
    • Racemes
    • Border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Purple
    • Entire
    • Obovate
    • Height
      50cm (20in)
    • Spread
      75cm (30in)
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Small, dense, rounded shrub. Berries often remain after leaves have fallen
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Tolerates all
      Any well-drained soil.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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