Berberis
Berberis sp.
Description
Berberis, commonly known as barberry, is a large genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1–5 m tall, found throughout temperate and subtropical regions of the world. Species diversity is greatest in South America and Asia, but native species also appear in Europe, Africa and North America.
Taxonomy
Family
Berberidaceae
Genus
Berberis
Cultivars
4
Atrpopurpurea
aka Japanese Barberry A deciduous shrub that is dense with arching branches and oval red-purple leaves which turn a brilliant red-orange colour in Autumn. Small, scented, pale yellow flowers appear all along the spiky branches in Spring but are insignificant in comparison to the colourful foliage, Deciduous Flower colour: Yellow. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Seasonal Change.
Helmond Pillar
Helmond Pillar is a berberis sp. cultivar. Upright Purple Barberry is a hardy, ornamental shrub with vivid wine coloured foliage and a narrow columnar growth habit. Pale yellow flowers appear in mid to late spring followed by red berries that are eaten by birds.
Little Favourite
aka Barberry A cute little deciduous shrub that stays nice and compact and is very easy to grow. Richly coloured purple-burgundy foliage from spring onwards deepening to more reddish tones before leaf fall. Inconspicuous white flowers in summer are sometimes followed by red berries. Happiest in the sun. Flower colour: White / Red. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Red.
Rosy Glow
aka Barberry This attractive dwarf Barberry has leaves in tones of purple, mottled silver pink and bright rose. Extremely hardy and easy to grow. Useful to plant as a contrast shrub or where you wish to avoid pet or people traffic. Easy to grow and very hardy. Deciduous. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Red.