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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 4–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — It is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun to part shade, and requires minimal care
Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — The 'Admiration' is a compact Red-Leaf Japanese BarberryRed-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — featuring striking red foliage with vibrant orange marginsRed-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — reaching 1-2 feet high and wide

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

Type
Shrub
Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — It is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun to part shade, and requires minimal care
Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — The 'Admiration' is a compact Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry
Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — featuring striking red foliage with vibrant orange margins
Red-Leaf Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Admiration') — reaching 1-2 feet high and wide
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