Crimson Pygmy Dwarf Japanese Barberry

Need a low-maintenance, densely-growing shrub that is big on color impact? The Crimson Pygmy Dwarf Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy') is a highly compact shrub that forms a mounded burst of glossy color!

The foliage is deep crimson red, fine-textured, and turns a deeper burgundy in the fall. It produces red-tinged pale yellow flowers that bloom in March and April and feed your local bees and butterflies, followed by glossy red fruit the birds will seek out!

Hardy in heat and cold throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8, this petite shrub grows just 18-24 inches tall, and becomes a tightly packed glossy color! Growing just 2-3 feet wide, Crimson Pygmy struts its stuff without any issues with pests, diseases, and even deer are rarely an issue due to the numerous small thorns.

Please note, that in some locations, Barberry can grow a bit "too well". Find out if you can safely include these colorful shrubs in your landscape by typing in your zip code in our Hardiness Zone Finder, located above the Plant Highlights to find out, or contact your local County Extension Office for more information.

Planting and Application:

A fantastic edging plant, create a living border definition with less maintenance and cost compared to hardscaping barriers! Plus few will want to cross a row of prickly Barberries! Easy screening and privacy, plus deterring deer and foot traffic is a win-win when you include its impressive color and ease to grow!

Just below those beautiful red leaves are the tiniest, and sharpest thorns, but since the plant requires so little maintenance, you won't encounter the thorns very often. Just be sure to plant about 1-2 feet away from walkways and seating areas to avoid snagging clothing.

Low enough to hide the leggy stems of your foundation plantings, while boosting security around first-story windows, you'll love the look that pops against any color home! Front yard landscaping has never been easier with these tough shrubs, and you can create big splashes of color that easily stand up to urban environments and pollution.

Keep the dog out of your veggies or the neighbor kids from cutting through your yard Not just for more utilitarian uses, these workhorses are also pretty enough as specimen plants and for general landscaping in tight spaces! Crimson Pygmy Barberry glow as backdrops to highlight your Roses and mixed perennial gardens, they literally shine as part of a mixed shrub border, and look great in the sun as groupings to shelter birds and create pops of vibrant color!

• Glossy Purple-Red-Dark Green Foliage
• Very Compact Dwarf Growth!
• Bright Fall Color
• Spring Flowers For Pollinators
• Fall Berries For Birds
• Gorgeous Colorful Barriers, Low Hedges, Edging & Facer Plants

#ProPlantTips for Care:

A great, low-maintenance landscape plant, Dwarf Japanese Barberry needs full sun to part shade; full sun will produce the best foliage color, but in warmer climates, you can plant in afternoon shade, but more shade means the foliage will turn more green but retain its density and glossy appeal.

Highly adaptable to any type of well-drained soil, Barberry appreciates slightly acidic conditions. Plant with Nature Hills Root Booster and ensure a consistent watering schedule for new plants. Try using the Finger Test to make sure you don't let new installations dry out. Once established Barberry is quite drought-tolerant! Provide a nice 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to protect the top of the roots. You can let it grow freely or prune or shear after flowering.

• Great Color In Full Sun
• Moderate Moisture & Acidic Well-Drained Soil
• Drought Tolerant Once Established
• Low-Maintenance - Prune After Flowering If Needed
• Deer & Pest Resistant

Big on color but space-saving, the Crimson Pygmy Dwarf Japanese Barberry bush will add its many features to your landscape without asking for much in return! Order without worry when you buy from NatureHills.com! We follow all federal and state regulations to the letter. In fact, we've invested in the Green Industry's premier regulation software, Plant Sentry™. This system blocks the shipment of all invasive pests and plant material from entering your state.