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Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle'

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Overview

The Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry 'Bagatelle' is a compact deciduous shrub, reaching a mature size of about 1-2 feet in both height and spread. Recognizable for its small, purple-red foliage that intensifies in fall, it offers year-round interest with yellow spring flowers and red berries in summer to autumn. Hardy in zones 4 to 8, it requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, making it suitable for low hedges or accent plantings.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–10Climate Temperate
Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — The Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry 'Bagatelle' is a compact deciduous shrub
Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — reaching a mature size of about 1-2 feet in both height and spreadDwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — purple-red foliage that intensifies in fallDwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — it offers year-round interest with yellow spring flowers and red berries in summer to autumnDwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — it requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soilDwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — making it suitable for low hedges or accent plantings

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — The Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry 'Bagatelle' is a compact deciduous shrub
Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — reaching a mature size of about 1-2 feet in both height and spread
Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — purple-red foliage that intensifies in fall
Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — it offers year-round interest with yellow spring flowers and red berries in summer to autumn
Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — it requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Dwarf Purpleleaf Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Bagatelle') — making it suitable for low hedges or accent plantings

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