Compact barberry with rich ruby-red foliage; excellent accent or border shrub.

Family: Berberidaceae

Genus: Berberis

Scientific Designation: Berberis thunbergii 'Bailone' Ruby Car

Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, well-drained

Edible Fruit Bearing or Ornamental?: Ornamental

Preferred Soil pH:6.0 to 7.5

Light Requirements: Full sun

Watering Requirements: Low

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 7

Height: 1 to 1.2 m

Spread: 1 to 1.2 m

Soil Drainage Requirements: Well-drained

Fertilizer Recommendation: Light feeding in early spring

Manitoba Specific Climate Notes: Marginal in exposed areas; mulch in fall to buffer winter stress.