Plant InformationBerberis Thunbergii Atropurpurea Nana, also known as Japanese Barberry is a bushy deciduous, dwarf shrub with purple/red leaves, sharply spiked, these leaves then become much brighter in autumn time and at new growth.
In March and April the Berberis Thunbergii Atropurpurea Nana produces tiny pale yellow flowers which add extra colour to this popular shrub, followed by deep red berries. This garden shrub makes a great low maintenance screening or hedging plant or commonly planted in banks, slopes or flower beds/borders making a fantastic low maintenance garden plant.
Berberis Thunbergii Atropurpurea Nana care
The Berberis Thunbergii Atropurpurea Nana is an easy to grow shrub with little to no pruning required, and generally disease and pest free. We recommend lightly pruning in winter for tidying up the foliage, encouraging bushy growth and its dwarf figure. Plant the Berberis Thunbergii Atropurpurea Nana in a sunny or partially shaded location with moist, well drained soil. Typically can survive in any soil unless waterlogged. To propagate do this by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
