Helmond Pillar Japanese Barberry

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Common Name:	Helmond Pillar Japanese Barberry
Scientific Name:	Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Helmond Pillar'
Category:	Shrub
Habit:	Deciduous-Woody
Form:	Upright
Bloom Color:	Yellow
Bloom Season:	April - May
Fruit Description:	Red berries
Height of Plant:	4-5 ft.
Spread of Plant:	2 ft.
Hardiness:	USDA Zones 4 - 8
Light Requirements:	Full sun to part shade
Water Usage:	Low
Moisture Requirement(s):	Moist, well-drained
Soil Type:	Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam
Soil pH:	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Maintenance:	Low maintenance
Photographer:	Susan Brown
Location:	Zorro Garden