Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Superba'

Barberry 'Superba'

A fairly pest-free shrub that is able to tolerate pollution.

Shrubs

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Berberis thunbergii ‘Atropurpurea Superba’
Common Name	Barberry ‘Superba’
Also Known As	Barberry ‘Superba’
SA Tree No
Tree Type	Deciduous
Attracts	Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Features	Screening, Fodder Tree
Flowering Season	Spring
Focal	No
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Autumn
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Exotic
Soil pH
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Shrubs Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
2L	R15 – R35 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
4L	R21 – R50 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
10L	R65 – R150 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
20L	R175 – R305 (5 Min.)	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390 – R750 (2 Min.)	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400 – R950 (2 Min.)	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895 – R2 350 (1 Min.)	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm

Description

Berberis thunbergii is a spikey deciduous shrub with twisting branches. Commonly used as a screening or hedge plant, this beauty makes an excellent contrasting plant due to its gorgeous bronze-red leaves.

Barberry ‘Superba’ is suited for all garden landscapes like city, courtyard, cottage and informal gardens. It can be planted in between flower beds and borders and requires regular to moderate watering.

If ingested it may cause an upset stomach so wear gloves and wash your hands after touching it.