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Berberis thunbergii 'Chocolate Summer' - autumn colour

Berberis thunbergii 'Chocolate Summer' - chocolate brown leaves in late Spring

Berberis thunbergii 'Chocolate Summer' - autumn colour

Berberis thunbergii 'Chocolate Summer' - autumn colour

Berberis thunbergii 'Chocolate Summer' - chocolate brown leaves in late Spring

Berberis thunbergii 'Chocolate Summer' - autumn colour

Berberis thunbergii 'Chocolate Summer'

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(Barberry) New to us this is a small or eventually medium sized, compact upright shrub with beautiful dark chocolate-brown summer leaves.. Dainty yellow flowers appear on the branches in spring.

The stems are dark brown-red in colour and the leaves turn vivid shades of purple and orange before falling autumn.

Grows well in a large container and also makes an unusual low informal hedge if planted in group.

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3 litre pot (3-4 years old, 30-40 cm tall)

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Delivery Options
(For any number of plants sent by courier)

Standard: £6.95* (free over £50*)
Shipped within 2-3 working days
Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP
Click & Collect: free
*Surcharges apply for Highlands & Islands.

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Product Details

Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Any fertile, well drained soil. Avoid waterlogged areas.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: March - April.
Flower Colour: Yellow
Rate of Growth: Slow.
Habit: Berberis thunbergii 'Chocolate Summer' grows to be a compact, upright shrub.
- Height: 100 - 120 cm (3 - 4 ft)
- Spread: 60 cm (2 ft)

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Small (less than 1.5m), Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Alkaline, Site: Coastal Areas
Special Features: Suitable for Containers, Foliage - Purple/Red, Screening/Hedge

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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