Helmond Pillar Barberry
Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea
Height:
4 - 5 ft.
Width:
18 - 24 in.
Flower Color:
Yellow
Foliage Color:
Burgundy
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
Bloom Time:
Early Spring
Exposure:
Sun
Moisture Level:
Moist, Well Drained
Zones:
4 - 8
Native Range:
Japan
The Gardener's Notepad
There is a fine specimen here on the grounds that is topping out at 7 ft. tall and a good 30 inches wide. A remnant of the old Farr Nursery plantings. With diligent pruning they can be kept incredibly narrow. I saw several examples in a friend's garden that had been clipped and tied into a pole-like shape that were all of 6 ft. tall and no more than 12 inches wide!