Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Moretti Select' (Cabernet) (purpleleaf Japanese barberry) bears bright yellow blossoms during mid spring to late spring. This shrub is rounded in form and has dark fuchsia and dark red foliage that is glossy and medium textured. The fruit produced by Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Moretti Select' (Cabernet) (purpleleaf Japanese barberry) is showy. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Border, ground cover, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics
This shrub attracts birds to your garden. Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Moretti Select' (Cabernet) tolerates compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Moretti Select' (Cabernet) (purpleleaf Japanese barberry) has thorns and you may wish to wear gloves when handling. Position this plant to be less accessible to avoid injury to children or pets. Be advised that Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Moretti Select' (Cabernet) (purpleleaf Japanese barberry) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
