Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea is one of the least demanding and easy to grow of the deciduous barberries. A good shrub for year-round interest, it boasts dark red-purple leaves, which contrast with small, red-tinted, pale-yellow flowers in mid-spring. In autumn the leaves turn a brilliant shade of red before falling.
Grow Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Prune straggly stems in autumn.
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Berberis ‘Thunbergii’ and wildlife
Berberis ‘Thunbergii’ is known for attracting bees and birds. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat and has seeds for birds.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Berberis ‘Thunbergii’ poisonous?
Berberis ‘Thunbergii’ has no toxic effects reported.
