Berberis, Japanese Barberry
Berberisthunbergii 'Green Carpet'

Family: Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Berberis (BUR-bur-is)
Species: thunbergii (thun-BERG-ee-eye)
Cultivar: Green Carpet

Synonym:Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
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)

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Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting