Beautiful deciduous purple leaved shrub with attractively marbled pink and cream young foliage. It has to be among the best of all garden shrubs. Added to this are pale yellow flowers in May followed by autumn colour red berries. H1-1.5m (4-5ft)
Common NameJapanese Barberry
Height120-180 cm (48-72")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring
Evergreen/DeciduousDeciduous
Variegated FoliageVariegated Foliage
Autumn ColourColourful Autumn Foliage
Coloured FoliageRed-Purple Foliage
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Bird FriendlyBird Friendly
BerriesBerries
Flower ColourCream
Plant TypeShrubs
