Royal Cloak Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Royal Cloak'
SKU
2966
A showy, fast growing specimen or hedge with extra large burgundy, velvety foliage covering its fountain-like form. Provides an interesting backdrop to bright colored shrubs and perennials as well as an effective barrier. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BUR-bur-is thun-BER-jee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Long, arching stems form a fountain-shaped shrub 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Deer Resistant |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed regularly during the growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 8
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