Berberis thunb. 'Atropurpurea' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
From August onwards, these produce coral-red, oval fruits that stay on for a very long time. They are small.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * beautiful foliage * suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive carmine-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, deer-resistant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive carmine red autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark red bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Japanese barberry 'Atropurpurea' is dense, overhanging and branched in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The yellow-red flowers appear in May.

fruit
The coral-red, oval fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' are particularly decorative. They appear from August and are small. Sticks for a very long time.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge, hedge (pruning), group planting, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' are spiny.

Root
Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.