Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 9 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.
Plant Type: Shrubs
Evergreen-Deciduous: Deciduous
Overall Mature Size: Medium
Also Grown As: Bush
Mature Height & Spread: 4-6' x 4-6'
Natural Growth Habit: Arching, Dense, Rounded
Native To: Cultivar, Japan
Exposure: Full Sun
Water: Medium Water, Low Water
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring
Special Features: Attracts Birds/Butterflies/Bees / Cold Hardy / Colorful Foliage / Deer Resistant / Drought Resistant / Fall Color / Fire Resistant/Retardant / Hedge / Intermountain Conditions / Shade Tolerant
Container Sizes: #1, #3
Sunset Garden Zones: A3, 1-10, 14-24
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4a-4b
Berberis thunbergii ‘Atropurpurea’ is a hardy, deciduous shrub known for its deep purple-red foliage, small yellow flowers in spring, and red fall color. Excellent for hedges, barriers, and borders. It needs medium water until established. Prefers full sun for best color but tolerates part shade. It is very adaptable to different soils, including clay, but requires well-drained soil. Deer-resistant. Cold-hardy to -20°F.
Berberis thunbergii ‘Atropurpurea’ is a hardy, deciduous shrub known for its deep purple-red foliage, small yellow flowers in spring, and red fall color. Excellent for hedges, barriers, and borders. It needs medium water until established. Prefers full sun for best color but tolerates part shade. It is very adaptable to different soils, including clay, but requires well-drained soil. Deer-resistant. Cold-hardy to -20°F.
