Berberis thunbergii 'Gentry'
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. Deciduous.
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in), 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 1' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dwarf, Great Foliage |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
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Royal Burgundy® Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Gentry'
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. Deciduous. |
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