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Latin Name: Berberis thunbergii atropurpureum
Forestart Reference: BETHUP1
A small deciduous shrub with a rich reddish purple foliage which grows more intense as the year progresses. It produces an outstandingly impressive low hedge. Common name: Japanese Barberry (purple leaved).
Native: Japan
Provenance: Germany
Size and spread (10 years): 1.5m x 2m
Treatment required: Mildly dormant requires 20 weeks stratification.
Germinal seeds / kg: 50000
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Most soils.
Planting instructions:
Mature height: 2m
Availability: In stock now
