Berberis thunb. 'Atropurpurea' 40-60 cm 2-3 (Bare Root)

A medium-sized shrub with tall, arching stems and striking bronze-purple foliage that turns vivid red in autumn, the deciduous Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea) truly stands out. Its purple leaves create a unique visual appeal, complemented by yellow, cup-shaped flowers in spring and an abundance of scarlet berries decorating its spiny branches in autumn. This versatile plant is ideal for creating a well-clipped low to medium-high hedge, thriving in a variety of soils, including poor ones. Birds are particularly drawn to its dense, spiny structure, using it for nesting and as a food source.