Barberry - Red Carpet
Small Red-Puple Leaved Barberry
The Barberry Red Carpet, Berberis t. 'Red Carpet', is a deciduous shrub reaching up to 24" tall and about 30" wide. Branches are slender, spiny, and small. Its leaves are roundly oval in a deep red to purple color.
Insignificant yellow flowers bloom beneath leaves from April to May followed by bright red berries. These persist from late fall through winter.
Plant in any soil in a sunny or partially shaded position, but preferably sunny for best fruit and autumn color.
*Fall Color
*Attracts Wildlife
*Red to Purple Foliage
Plant Facts
| Family | Berberis t. 'Red Carpet' |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Deep Red |
| Mature Height | 24 inches |
| Mature Spread | 30 inches |
| Soil | Widely Adaptable |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Moisture | Moderate |
| Mature Form | Round, mounding |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Fall Color | Deep Red |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
Quick Overview
The Barberry Red Carpet, Berberis t. 'Red Carpet', is a deciduous shrub reaching up to 24" tall and about 30" wide. Branches are slender, spiny, and small. Its leaves are roundly oval in a deep red to purple color. Small, yellow flowers bloom beneath leaves, from April to May, and are not showy. Bright red berries can be found along stems from late fall through winter. Plant in any soil in a sunny or partially shaded position, but preferably sunny for best fruit and autumn color.
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