A beautiful shrub with rich burgundy-red foliage all summer long, which turns to brilliant yellow in fall. Attractive yellow flowers become showy red fruits from early to late fall. Compact form, requires little pruning and drought tolerance make this a wonderful addition to the landscape. Botanical Name- Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea ‘Moretti Select’ Pronunciation- BER-ber-iss thun-BERG-ee-eye ah-troh-pur-PUR-ee-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 3 ft Mature Height- 3 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well-drained soil Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- Yellow Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Coreopsis ‘Jethro Tull’ – purple leaves vs gold blooms Fauna Attracted- Bees (early spring nectar), fruit-eating birds (though can be invasiveƒ??check local guidelines) Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C11-12 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter or after flowering; tolerate dry conditions but water deeply in drought. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter for structure or after flowering for shape. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. In clay, avoid soggy conditions by improving drainage. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Rust, aphids
