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Royal Burgundy Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii 'Royal Burgundy'

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Overview

The Royal Burgundy Barberry, Berberis thunbergii 'Royal Burgundy', is a vibrant, compact deciduous shrub. It boasts rich, burgundy-purple foliage, maturing at about 2 to 3 feet high with a similar spread. In spring, tiny yellow flowers emerge, followed by red berries in fall, which attract wildlife. Adaptable and hardy, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for dramatic color contrast in borders or as a low hedge.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 4–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Royal Burgundy Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Royal Burgundy') — The Royal Burgundy Barberry, Berberis thunbergii 'Royal Burgundy', is a vibrant, compact

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Royal Burgundy Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii 'Royal Burgundy') — The Royal Burgundy Barberry, Berberis thunbergii 'Royal Burgundy', is a vibrant, compact

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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