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Berberis thunbergii Royal Cloak

Royal Cloak Barberry

Large, deep velvety purple foliage emerges red in the spring followed by yellow blooms and red berries to complete the picture.

  • »  Yellow flowers are visible
  • »  Red berries persist into the winter
  • »  Foliage emerges red maturing to velvety-purple
  • »  Stems have sharp thorns
  • »  Highly tolerant of urban pollution and salt
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

3gal
$64.19
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Berries
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Oval
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Berberis thunbergii 'Royal Cloak'

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions.