Family: Berberidaceae

Scientific Name: Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea 'Marshall Red'

Common Name: Marshall Upright Red Barberry

Description

Marshall Upright Red Barberry is an upright red leaf Barberry

Pronunciation(Ber-ber-is)(thun-Ber-jee-a)
Plant TypeShrubs Deciduous
Hardiness Zone5
Sunlightfor maximum foliage color it needs full sun. In shaded conditions the foliage color will fade to greenish purple
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage
Fruitred berries
Leavesburgundy to purple all year
Rootsfibrous
Dimensionsupright but not as tight as Helmond Pillar Barberry
MaintenanceTo avoid lots of punctures and scrapes, a good pair of gloves and a long sleeve shirt are required when cleaning this plant in the spring. Some pruning may be needed to maintain shape. If you like the flowers pruned after the blooming period.
Propagationcuttings
Cultivar OriginDiscovered as a seedling at Marshall Nurseries, Arlington NE, (USA)
Misc FactsMarshall Red Barberry
Notes & Reference#01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr)
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