Berberis thunbergii 'Red Chief'-0
RHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit

Berberis thunbergii ‘Red Chief’Japanese barberry

£13.99

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Overview

A compact bushy shrub, with deep glossy red foliage. Excellent autumn colour. Masses of pale straw yellow flowers in April, followed by bright red berries.

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Berberis thunbergii ‘Red Chief’ is a compact bushy shrub, with deep glossy red foliage, providing excellent autumn colour. Masses of pale straw yellow flowers are produced in April, followed by bright red berries. Very tolerant but best in full sun. Prune out old wood in late autumn or winter.

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Flowering Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Flower Colour

Yellow
Availability Date

All year round
Flower Type

Single
Flowering Month

April, May
Soil Type

Normal
Aspect

Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness

Hardy
Award

Foliage Type

Deciduous
Foliage Colour

Red/Orange
Height after 10 years*

1.5m (5ft)
Pot Size

2 Litre
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