Botanical Name: Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Helmond Pillar'
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Height: 4-5'
Spread: 1-2'
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Characteristics: Visually striking columnar barberry, with rich deep purple to red foliage that changes to bright red in fall, substantial thorns make it great for privacy and protection, makes for great tall screens, hardy and drought tolerant once established, not fussy about soil type, deer and rabbit resistant, inconspicuous yellow flowers appear in spring which yield bright red persistent berries for fall and winter.