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BailElla Spreading Red Barberry
Berberis thunbergii atro 'BailElla' First Editions® Lambrusco™
Spreading Red Barberry
In stock · from $30.99
This new barberry is an excellent groundcover with a compact, tight, spreading habit. The foliage emerges red and deepens to burgundy as the season progresses.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-03.
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does BailElla Spreading Red Barberry get?
About 3' tall and 5' wide at maturity.
How much sun does BailElla Spreading Red Barberry need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does BailElla Spreading Red Barberry need?
Moderate water use.
Will BailElla Spreading Red Barberry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is BailElla Spreading Red Barberry deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy BailElla Spreading Red Barberry in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $30.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy BailElla Spreading Red Barberry wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.