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Royal Burgundy Barberry Shrubs for Sale Online
An improved selection from Crimson Pygmy with richer burgundy foliage color and small velvety leaves that hold their color through summer, changing to a reddish black in the fall. This variety produces little to no viable seed, making it a great alternative over other barberries.
The 'Royal Burgundy' Barberry is not only striking, it is also easy to care for. This shrub has a rounded growth habit that makes it perfect for planting as a border shrub. Water weekly (or more if in extreme heat or planted in a container) and plant in partial to full sun. Best yet - it doesn't require pruning, only to keep your desired shape!

Hardiness Zone: | 4-9 |
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Mature Height: | 4 to 5 feet |
Mature Width: | 2 to 3 feet |
Classification: | Broad Leaved deciduous shrub |
Sunlight: | full sun to partial shade |
Habit: | Columnar |
Flower Color: | inconspicuous |
Foliage: | orange-coral new growth, green at maturity, ruby red in Autumn |
Soil Condition: | Any well drained soil |
Water Requirements: | Water well until established. |
Uses: | Use as a vertical feature or to add color to the mixed border. |
Additional Information
Acer palmatum has been cultivated in Japan for centuries and in temperate areas around the world since the 1800s. The first specimen of the tree reached England in 1820. When Swedish doctor-botanist Carl Peter Thunberg traveled in Japan late in the eighteenth century, he secreted out drawings of a small tree that would eventually become synonymous with the high art of oriental gardens. He gave it the species name palmatum after the hand-like shape of its leaves, similar to the centuries-old Japanese names kaede and momiji, references to the ‘hands’ of frogs and babies, respectively. For centuries Japanese horticulturalists have developed cultivars from maples found in Japan and nearby Korea and China. They are a popular choice for bonsai enthusiasts and have long been a subject in art. Numerous cultivars are currently available commercially and are a popular item at garden centers and other retail stores in Europe and North America. Red-leafed cultivars are the most popular, followed by cascading green shrubs with deeply dissected leaves. Preparations from the branches and leaves are used as a treatment in traditional Chinese medicine.