Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration'

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Overview

The 'Admiration' is a compact Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry, reaching 1-2 feet high and wide, featuring striking red foliage with vibrant orange margins. It is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun to part shade, and requires minimal care. Its thorny stems and dense habit make it a good choice for defensive landscaping. Hardy in zones 4-8, it adds year-round interest to any garden with minimal invasive risk compared to other barberries.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Climate Temperate

Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — The 'Admiration' is a compact Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry

Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — reaching 1-2 feet high and wide

Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — featuring striking red foliage with vibrant orange margins

Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — It is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun to part shade, and requires minimal care

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Berberidaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — The 'Admiration' is a compact Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry

Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — reaching 1-2 feet high and wide

Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — featuring striking red foliage with vibrant orange margins

Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — It is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun to part shade, and requires minimal care

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