Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'

Photo Credit:

Conservation Garden Park

 BOTANICAL NAME: Berberis thunbergii ‘Crimson Pygmy’

COMMON NAME: “Crimson Pygmy Barberry” 

ATTRACTS: 

RESISTANT: Deer

BLOOM COLOR/ TIME:

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS:  Full to Part Sun         

HEIGHT: 2 to 3 feet

WIDTH: 2 to 3 feet

EVERGREEN OR DECIDUOUS: Deciduous

WATER REQUIREMENTS: Low to average

SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Moist, well-drained soil, however can tolerate many soil types

GARDEN ATTRIBUTES: Colorful

Multi-season interest

Drought tolerant

HARDINESS ZONES: 4-9

Crimson Pygmy barberry is a compact, deciduous shrub w/rich burgundy foliage throughout the season. Thorns along the branches. Good plant selection for mixed border or hedge.