Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Helmond Pillar' ~ Helmond Pillar Barberry Size:3 GALLON 3PK Long sturdy stalks grow from

Long sturdy stalks grow from the center of the plant and are topped with soft bluish-purple flowers with deep purple veining and a central yellow splotch surrounded by a white zone in summer

A carefree plant that is drought tolerant once established

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Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Helmond Pillar' ~ Helmond Pillar Barberry Size:3 GALLON 3PK Long sturdy stalks grow fromHelmond Pillar Barberry is a narrow columnar branching deciduous shrub valued for its vibrant foliage that grows full to the ground. The small leaves emerge in spring as a dark reddish purple against its thorny red brown stems. Helmond Pillar Barberry has unnoticeable tiny yellow flowers bloom in spring that gives way to small clusters of fruit that last after the foliage falls. Best color in full sun and well drained soils. Drought and deer