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
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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
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
