Berberis thunbergii ‘Red Chief’ is a lovely variety which does produce pendant, lemon-yellow flowers during April and May, but it is primarily grown for it’s gorgeous rich, wine-red foliage. In autumn there is a mix of many small red berries amongst the scarlet leaves.

Spring flowering. Will grow in sun or semi-shade in most garden soils. Height & spread: 180cm x 150cm (6′ x 5′).