Crimson Pygmy Barberry

Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'

Crimson Pygmy Barberry is a well-branched dwarf deciduous shrub valued for its vibrant foliage that grows full to the ground.  The small oval leaves are a crimson red with a bronze tinge that becomes brilliant red in fall.  Tiny yellow flowers bloom in spring and are followed by abundant bright red fruits that stay on the stems after the leaves fall.  Best color in full sun and well-drained soils.  Drought and deer resistant. 

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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Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.