Barberry. Spreading shrub with purple leaves and crimson-red young, arching, stems with thorns. Pale yellow flowers are followed by glossy red fruit. Excellent autumn colour. Max Height 1.4m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Berberis thunbergii ‘Red Chief’
Spreading shrub with purple leaves and crimson-red young, arching, stems with thorns. Pale yellow flowers are followed by glossy red fruit. Excellent autumn colour.
Additional information
| Generic | Berberis |
|---|---|
| Species | thunbergii |
| Varietry | 'Red Chief' |
| Common Name | Barberry |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.4m |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | purple |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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