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Berberis, Japanese Barberry 'Bagatelle'

Berberisthunbergii

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Family

Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Berberis (BUR-bur-is)

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Species

thunbergii (thun-BERG-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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neutral

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