Berberis Helmond Pillar

Beberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Helmond Pillar’

With a strong upright growth habit, Beberis Helmond Pillar provides landscapers with a versatile plant with good coloured foliage. It is the strong columnar habit in combination with the foliage colour that make this such a useful landscaping plant.

The full name is Beberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Helmond Pillar’ and this small shrub can be used in a range of landscaping applications.

Excellent as a feature plant in the garden border where the upright nature and attractive foliage add a sense of height.

Also suited to planting as a low border or screen. Excellent for use in smaller gardens due to its compact habit.

Beberis ‘Helmond Pillar’ Summary

• Botanical Name – Beberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Helmond Pillar’
• Common Name – Beberis Helmond Pillar, Helmond Pillar Barberry.
• Height – Will reach around 1.5 to 2 metres in height.
• Spread – Over time will spread to around .7m at the top.
• Growth rate – Regarded as having a moderate growth rate.
• Position – Best in full sun to a little afternoon shade.
• Soil – Best in a humus rich well drained soil, however tolerant of poorer soils. Not suited to wet clay soils.
• Drought tolerance – Good tolerance of dry periods once established.
• Foliage – Small, rounded and a deep red to burgundy in colour.
• Foliage colour is best in full sun.
• Flowers – Small and yellow in spring.
• Container growing – Berberis Helmond Pillar grows well in containers.

Beberis Helmond Pillar is available for sale from the following participating wholesale nurseries.

PLANTMARK
email ask@plantmark.com.au 
One of Australia's largest wholesale trade nurseries. Over 30,000 species available, tubestock to advanced trees, an almost unlimited choice of plants.
www.plantmark.com.au

Peter Teese's YAMINA RARE PLANTS phone : (03) 9752 0035 m: 0438 520035
82 David Hill Rd Monbulk (Opposite Vika Ave)
Japanese Maple and Magnolia specialists, Wholesale and Retail. Large range of other deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees and shrubs.
www.yaminarareplants.com.au