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Dwarf purple barberry

Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana'

Edging a bed or a pathA hedge

Leaves worth havingAutumn colour

Dwarf purple barberry
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeShrubs
FamilyBerberidaceae
Size when mature0.6 m tall, 0.7 m across
LightFull sun
MoistureDry, Medium
Soilloam, sand, clay, chalk
Soil pH5.5 to 8
Hardy to-30 degrees
FlowersMay
For pollinatorsGood
WaterLow water
UpkeepLittle
GrowthSlow
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskModerate, plant with care
If eatenPeople: Can upset a stomach · Dogs: Can upset a stomach · Cats: Can upset a stomach
Worth knowingHas thorns · Drops fruit, which makes a mess over paving

Safety

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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