A dwarf, globe-shaped barberry with velvety purple foliage. One of the smallest purple-leaf barberries available. Small oval leaves turn scarlet in
fall.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 0.6m (2 ft.)
Mature Spread: 1m (3 ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Birds
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flowering Time: April – May
Foliage Colour: Deep purple
Fruit: Ornamental red berries in the fall
Care
General Maintenance: Prune in late winter to promote dense new growth.
Light: Full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought.
Soil: Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.