Atropurpurea Nana' is a dwarf, dense, deciduous cultivar that grows only to 1.5'-2' tall. One of the most popular of the many barberries in cultivation. Reddish to purplish leaves are of variable sizes (.50" to 1.25" long). Many branched, reddish-brown stems have sharp thorns. Tiny, yellowish flowers appear in late April to early May, but are often hidden by the foliage and are not considered showy. Bright red berries form in fall and often last through the winter. The berries are attractive to birds
Berberis thunbergii, commonly called Japanese barberry, is a spiny, broad-rounded, deciduous shrub with obovate green leaves. It typically matures to 5' tall and as wide. Leaves (variably sized to 1 1/4” long) typically turn attractive shades of orange, yellow and red in fall.
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | 4,5,6,7,8 |
| Heat Zones | 5,6,7,8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Berberidaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer |
| Height | 1' - 2' |
| Spread | 2' - 3' |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Characteristics | Showy, Attracts Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Planting Place | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |