Royal Burgundy Barberry
Berberis Thunbergii 'Royal Burgundy'
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.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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