Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Helmond Pillar'
Japanese Barberry
Has rich, purple to red leaves which hold their colour throughout spring and summer, turning bright-red in fall. The tight column of upright stems needs no trimming to keep its form. Stems have very sharp thorns. Great for restricted sites.
Exotic
Deciduous
Narrow sites
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Family: Berberidaceae, barberry family, a family of herbs, shrubs, and trees.
Genus: Berberis, berberis (Latin, noun), probably referring to species of this genus growing in Europe or specifically Spain. Possibly derived from the Arabic noun barbārīs (barberry). Commonly known as barberry, a genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs.
Species: Berberis thunbergii, thunbergii (Latinised), named after the Swedish naturalist Carl Peter Thunberg (1743 - 1828) who sent the species from Japan to Europe.
Form: Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea, ātropurpurea (Latin, adjective), meaning 'dark purple'.
Cultivar: Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Helmond Pillar'
Synonyms: Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea 'Helmond Pillar'
Common Name: Japanese Barberry
Description and Features
Description: Has rich, purple to red leaves which hold their colour throughout spring and summer, turning bright-red in fall. The tight column of upright stems needs no trimming to keep its form. Stems have very sharp thorns. Great for restricted sites.
Height: 2m
Width: 0.5m
Uses: Narrow sites
Winter Foliage: Deciduous
Origin: Exotic
Foliage:
Summer: Red, Purple
Autumn: Red
Winter: None
Spring: Red, Purple