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Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana'

Dwarf Japanese Barberry

Plant photo of: Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana'
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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This small Barberry is a deciduous plant, only reaching 2' in height.. Foliage is red/purple; bright red berries appear in the fall. It needs full sun to develop the deep red color. Each branch has long thorns so it forms a good barrier.

 

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.