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Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea - Red-leaf Japanese Barberry
Family Berberidaceae
Botanical Name Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea
Common Name Red-leaf Japanese Barberry
Size 3 - 6' tall with similar spread, varies among cultivars
Hardiness Zone 4 - 8
Culture Very adaptable, avoid wet soils, plant in full sun.
Ornamental Value Bright red fruit, Wine-colored foliage.
Landscape Use As an accent, a hedge, in groupings, or as a barrier plant.
Key Identifying Characteristics Red stems with a single thorn at each bud.
Notable Cultivars 'Crimson Pygmy', 'Rose Glow'
Campus Location Ag: Nursery Compound, Woody Garden, McLeod Hall; Main: Law Building
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