This multi-purpose shrub can also be used as ground cover or in containers.
Berberis thunbergii var atropurpurea 'Bagatelle'
Japanese Barberry
Tips for Homeowners:
Barberry would only need occasional water in heavy drought periods and in poor soils they might need some light feeding.
Rate this Plant:
A dwarf, low growing shrub that is slow-growing and ideal for edging along sidewalks or in landscapes with limited space.
- Compact, slow growing
- Dark red, season long color
- Great for contrast in the landscape
Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 4-8
Color: Purple, Red
Interesting Notes about Japanese Barberry:
The main reason this is one of the most popular landscape shrubs is its beauty! That, plus its versatility in the landscape is the reason why the spines are mostly overlooked. The spines are only a nuisance when occasionally having to prune dead wood or unwanted canes, or to children who attempt to play in their vicinity. On the other hand, deer tend to leave them alone and a hedgerow of barberry makes a great fence to deter them.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Naturalizing
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
- Border or Bed
- Fall Color
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Red
- Green
- Purple
- Orange
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Early Color
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water