A Splash of Color for the Landscape!
Berberis Crimson Pygmy
Berries accent this shrub from fall through winter!
Deep crimson leaves coupled with brilliant red berries create a delightful winter display!
This highly adaptable miniature deciduous shrub is perfect for the individual interested in a colorful hedge or a bright addition to a rock garden. Its small oval leaves range in color from a deep crimson to purple, displaying their purest hues when planted in direct sun. The 'Crimson Pygmy' exhibits small yellow flowers in the spring, but its true beauty is discovered as it flaunts bright red, bead-like berries that decorate its branches from fall through the winter months!
This small beautiful shrub (growing to a height of 2 feet with a 3-foot spread) is easily grown in dry to medium, well-drained soils, happily accepting pruning and transplanting. It is hardy in zones 4-8 and has proven to be tolerant of a number of pollutants in urban areas. You will love the 'Crimson Pygmy' in groups or as a solitary unique specimen that is sure to appeal to all who see it!
| Genus | Berberis |
| Species | thunbergii var. atropurpurea |
| Variety | 'Crimson Pygmy' |
| Bloom Season | Mid Spring |
| Habit | Dwarf |
| Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Plant Height | 24 in |
| Plant Width | 3 ft |
| Item Form | 4-inch Pot |
| Additional Characteristics | Berries, Bird Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Fall Color |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Bronze Green, Purple, Red |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy, Deer Resistance, Heat Tolerant |
| Season Of Interest | Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy, Poor |
| Uses | Border, Containers, Fall Color, Foliage Interest, Hedge, Ornamental |
| Restrictions | CAN, HI, PR |
