Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea - Red Leaf Japanese Barberry

Berberis thunbergii - Purple Barberry

Purple Berberis thunbergii (atropurpurea) is a similar shrub to Green Berberis, but with a slightly more compact form. Purple Berberis also makes an excellent spiny hedge. The leaves are pale red when young, turning rich purple in summer, then crimson pink in autumn. Clip in early summer, after flowering. Works well when mixed with Green Berberis. To 2m

We also sell Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea container grown for summer planting - click the Potted Plants link on the left of this page to see our range.