| Berberis x ottawensis 'Superba' Hybrid Variety
Very large rounded, slightly oval-shaped leaves are a beautiful dark burgundy purple. Much larger leaves than other red barberry. Very fast growth - excellent for hedges, borders, etc. Fairly uncommon type of Barberry, but very pretty. Has a somewhat more open growth habit than most of the other Barberry varieties we grow & offer. Superba barberry does require some steady pruning / trimming when very young to establish good, full bodied, branching habit - will tend to shoot out very long leaders if left untrimmed.
If you have the minor time required to keep this variety trimmed & in check when young ( 3 or 4 trimmings per season ), then you need to give this barberry variety some very serious consideration - best foliage of any barberry we have ever seen.....without any doubt at all.
Height: 5-7 ft
Spread: 6-8ft
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast ( 8"-16" per year )
Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Average, fertile, slightly moist - well drained
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