Berberis thunbergii atropur.'Erecta' (Upright Barberry)

Berberis thunbergii atropur.'Erecta' is a compact, deciduous shrub known for its upright growth habit. It features thorny branches with small, oval-shaped leaves that turn reddish-purple in the fall. The 'Erecta' cultivar has a dense, columnar form which makes it suitable for narrow spaces or for creating hedges. This Barberry cultivar produces small, yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries in the summer, providing visual interest throughout the seasons.