Berberis Thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' is the most popular species of barberries grown in Poland. It originates from Japan. A deciduous thorny shrub with a dome shape, growing up to 1-2 meters. The leaves fall off in winter. It tolerates periodic drought and temperature drops.

Application: It is perfect for hedges, espaliers, or rockeries. It can be planted both singly and in small groups.

Flowering: Yellow flowers appear in May. Its branches are arching, with small red leaves. It changes color in autumn from red to orange to yellow. Green, elliptical, decorative fruits appear at the end of August to September, turning a deep red color in autumn. They often stay on the shrub throughout the winter.

Care: It prefers sunny or slightly shaded locations. The leaves are less intense in color in such places. The soil should be acidic to moderately alkaline.

Pruning: It does not require pruning, but it tolerates it.