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Berberis thunbergii 'Helmut Pillar'
Outstanding foliage plant with a tall erect habit. Its vertical branches are clothed in rich burgundy rounded leaves. Attractive purple Autumn colours. Very hardy. Will grow in almost all soil types. Sunny site best. Deciduous.
Genus
Berberis
Species
thunbergii
Cultivar
'Helmut Pillar'
Common name
Purple Barberry
Family name
Berberidaceae
Place of origin
America
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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