Barberry Crimson Pygmy

Barberry Crimson Pygmy offers deep burgundy foliage on a naturally compact thorny shrub. Its compact, mounded habit makes it a useful choice for low hedge, border, foundation, color contrast. Plant it in full sun to part shade; best color in sun. Water needs: average; drought tolerant once established. Typical mature size is 2–3 ft tall by 3–4 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Berberis thunbergii
• Light: Full sun to part shade; best color in sun
• USDA zones: 4–8
• Mature height: 2–3 ft
• Mature width: 3–4 ft
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Bloom / feature color: Burgundy foliage; red fall color
• Bloom / interest season: Spring through fall foliage interest
• Water: Average; drought tolerant once established
• Growth habit: Compact, mounded
• Landscape uses: Low hedge, border, foundation, color contrast
• Deer tolerance: Generally deer resistant

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.