Botanical Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' Add
Common Name: Dwarf Japanese Barberry  
Plant photo of: Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana'
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

Under 1', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Purple, Red

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

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Photographer: Steve Mullany
  • Description

  • Notes

This small barberry is deciduous plant, only reaching 2' in height.. Foliage is red/purple; bright red berries appear in the fall. It needs full sun to develop the deep red color. Each branch has long thorns so it forms a good barrier.