Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea 'Nana'
Japanese Barberry 'Nana'
'Nana' is a dwarf shrub, so it ideal for small gardens and gardens which are short of space. It is shrubby, with dense mounds of deep green leaves, with delightful yellow flowers each spring, followed by autumn displays of blue berries.
Contributed by @Patiorose
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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All soil conditions
Common name
Japanese Barberry 'Nana'
Latin name
Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea 'Nana'
type
Flowering Shrub
family
Berberidaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea 'Nana'
'Nana' is a dwarf shrub, so it ideal for small gardens and gardens which are short of space. It is shrubby, with dense mounds of deep green leaves, with delightful yellow flowers each spring, followed by autumn displays of blue berries.
Propagation by cuttings
From Late Summer TO Mid Autumn
Semi hard wood cuttings are taken from the current years growth from late summer to mid autumn the bottom of the cuttings is hard and soft on the top. With a sharp knife take a cutting of about 14cms, remove lowest leaves, dip end into rooting hormone, and place round the edge of a pot filled with a suitable compost, water well, they must remain moist till rooted, place under glass but in semi shade.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Autumn
Plant out pot grown shrubs in a reasonably fertile, sheltered and in full sun or partial shade. Dig a hole twice the width of the rootball. Sprinkle in a handful of blood, fish and bone and work into the ground. It can be planted all year long if the soil is not frozen however, early spring and early autumn are the best times for planting.