Barberry Crimson Pygmy

Barberry Crimson Pygmy is a well-branched dwarf deciduous shrub prized for its vibrant foliage and dense, full-to-the-ground habit. The small oval leaves of Barberry Crimson Pygmy emerge crimson red with a bronze tinge and become a brilliant red in fall.

In spring, Barberry Crimson Pygmy produces tiny yellow flowers followed by abundant bright red fruits that remain on the stems even after the leaves drop. For best color, plant Barberry Crimson Pygmy in full sun with well-drained soil. This hardy shrub is drought tolerant and deer resistant, making Barberry Crimson Pygmy an excellent low-maintenance choice for borders, foundation plantings, and compact hedges.

Type: 

Shrub

Height: 

1’ - 2’ 

Spread: 

2’ - 3’

Spacing: 

2’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

4 - 8 

Culture: 

Full Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Color: 

Yellow

Season of Interest: 

Multi-Seasonal

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Some susceptibility to bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, root rots, wilt, aphids, barberry webworm, and scale.  Highly invasive in the Eastern States.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Xeriscape, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers

COMPANION PLANTS: Wood Spurge, Lavender, Ann Magnolia

IMAGES: Michael Rivera, University of Georgia, Research and Education Garden flora 44, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Berberis thunbergii var 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Berberis thunbergii Crimson Pygmy 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub in one-gallon container, featuring vibrant red foliage and dense, compact growth.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub in a 1-gallon container, showcasing vibrant red foliage and compact growth habit.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub by GoBuyPlants, small dense shrub with vibrant red foliage, 1-gallon size for landscaping.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub in a 1-gallon container, featuring vibrant red foliage and compact growth habit.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub in a 1-gallon container, showcasing vibrant red foliage and compact growth.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub by GoBuyPlants, 1-gallon size, showcasing its vibrant red foliage and compact growth habit.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub from GoBuyPlants, showcasing vibrant red foliage and compact growth in a 1-gallon container.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub in one-gallon container, featuring vibrant red foliage and dense, compact growth.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub in a 1-gallon container, showcasing vibrant red foliage and compact growth habit.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub by GoBuyPlants, small dense shrub with vibrant red foliage, 1-gallon size for landscaping.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub in a 1-gallon container, featuring vibrant red foliage and compact growth habit.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub in a 1-gallon container, showcasing vibrant red foliage and compact growth.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub by GoBuyPlants, 1-gallon size, showcasing its vibrant red foliage and compact growth habit.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry shrub from GoBuyPlants, showcasing vibrant red foliage and compact growth in a 1-gallon container.

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