BERBERIS THUNBERGII ATROPURPUREA - PG147-
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Berberis thunbergii ‘Atropurpurea’is an elegant ornamental deciduous shrub with red leaves, prized for its vibrant color and great hardiness. It forms dense, compact bushes, perfect for low hedges, borders, or splashes of color in the garden. In spring, it produces small yellow flowers, followed by decorative red berries in autumn, much loved by birds. The leaves take on even more intense hues in autumn, making it spectacular all year round.
Description
Description
Main characteristics:
Species: Berberis thunbergii variety ‘Atropurpurea’ (red-leaved ornamental shrub)
Habit: bushy, compact, and regular; It reaches 1 – 1.5 m in height and width when fully grown, ideal for low hedges or decorative borders.
Foliage: Small, oval leaves of an intense red-purple color, which become even more vibrant in autumn. The foliage is deciduous and very decorative, contrasting with the green of other plants.
Flowering: in spring (April-May) it produces small, fragrant yellow flowers, followed by glossy red berries, which are ornamental in autumn and much appreciated by birds.
Location: prefers full sun, where the foliage color is more intense; It also tolerates partial shade.
Soil: It grows well in well-drained soil, even poor or calcareous soil; avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Resistance: This very hardy plant tolerates intense cold (up to -20 °C) and summer drought; it adapts easily to different climatic conditions.
Image 1 Author:Krzysztof Ziarnek (Kenraiz) File title: “Berberis thunbergii ’Atropurpurea’ kz01.jpg” - License: Creative Commons Attribution‑ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)