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Bagatelle Japanese Barberry
Common Name: Bagatelle Barberry
Bagatelle Japanese Barberry — properly Berberis thunbergii ‘Bagatelle’ — is a compact deciduous barberry cultivar prized for its rich bronze-to-red foliage, small yellow spring flowers, and bright red berries in autumn and winter. It’s extremely popular in smaller landscapes, borders, and edge plantings for its multi-season ornamental interest. Key features Width / spread: ~1–1.5 ft (small, compact mound) Height: ~1–1.5 ft (dwarf, mound-forming) Foliage: Coppery-red to deep burgundy deciduous leaves, brilliant fall color Flower color: Small yellow flowers in spring Fruit: Bright red berries in fall/winter (attract birds) Form: Compact, rounded shrub Life cycle: Deciduous shrub Growing conditions Sun: Full sun (best foliage color) to light shade Soil: Well-drained; tolerant of a range of soils Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established Hardiness: Zone Low: 4a Zone High: 8b Landscape use Low borders and edging Rock and cottage gardens Containers and accent plantings Groundcover or low hedging Notes Strong multi-season interest: foliage color in spring/summer, bright berries in fall/winter. Very compact — excellent in small spaces or paired with dwarf perennials. Sharp spines make it deer and rabbit resistant. Branding / series information Botanical name: Berberis thunbergii ‘Bagatelle’ Common name: Bagatelle Japanese Barberry Group: Dwarf barberry cultivar Market use: Ideal for low borders, edging, specimen accents, and compact landscape designs Note: Berberis thunbergii species is regarded as invasive in some regions and restricted or phased out of sale in certain US states — check local guidelines before planting.
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Shrub |
| Width: | 12"-16" |
| Height: | 10"-12" |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit Color | Dark Red, Red |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 4 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Foundation, Groundcover, Mass Planting |
| Shape: | Rounded |
| Soil Type | Clay, Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Leaf Color: | Purple, Dark Red |
| Fall Color: | Orange, Crimson, Purple, Dark Red |