WorryFree® Crimson Cutie® Barberry

Berberis thunbergii 'UCONNBTCP4N'

$79⁹⁹

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#2 Container

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

WorryFree® Crimson Cutie® Barberry highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Berberis thunbergii 'UCONNBTCP4N'
Growing Zones

4-9
Mature Height

1 - 2 feet
Mature Spread

3 - 4 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moisture

Moderate to Low
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Yellow
Fall Color

Orange-Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 4-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

WorryFree® Crimson Cutie® Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'UCONNBTCP4N') is a vibrant colorful little gem of a shrub that is not invasive! Spring brings glossy, leathery purple-red foliage in spring and summer which transforms to orange-red in fall! The cute little leaves and tiny red stickers have matching stems as they transform throughout the seasons! An excellent small shrub with fantastic color and thorns that will deter deer with some prickly thorns.

Barberry also has delightful tiny yellow blossoms that you may not notice, but your local bees and butterflies sure will! The darling little bells dangle and give early pollinators a vital nectar resource. Compact and naturally rounded, these deciduous shrubs are a fantastic non-invasive option to the popular Barberry!

Crimson Cutie® is seed-free, so after those flowers are gone, there are no seeds to worry about escaping into the wild where these shrubs have become a bit of a nuisance. Deer-resistant and cold-hardy, these are smaller spreading mounds that are generally neat and tidy!

Planting and Application:

Crimson Cutie® Barberry is a darling size for low hedges and borders! The thorns are a good deterrent to stop foot traffic of both the two and four-legged varieties while adding a colorful backdrop for smaller shrubs and perennials! Great for lining property lines and along the road for a colorful burst of curb appeal!

Pop these into large planters for a showy specimen and focal point in the garden! Ideal for anchoring garden beds, heading up a walkway, or being a vibrant focal point among other burgundy flowering or foliage plants! Pair with brooding purples, or offset with radiant orange flowers!

Purple-Red Spring & Summer Foliage
Orange-Red Fall Color
Pollinator-Friendly Darling Little Yellow Blossoms
Hedge, Specimen & Large Containers
Sterile Seeds Birds Seek Out

#ProPlantTips for Care:

WorryFree® Barberry shines in the full sun and partial shade! Pruning is best done by shearing in spring if needed. Plant in well-drained, enriched soil and provide moderate, yet consistent moisture during the hot summer months.

Full Sun For Best Color & Tolerates Part Shade
Enriched Moist Soil
Well-Drained Location & Mulch for Insulation
Deer Resistant
Non-Invasive Barberry

WorryFree® Crimson Cutie® Barberry lives up to its name with rosy pink and purple tones, glossy leaves, and no worry about endangering local habitat! NatureHills.com is proud to ensure the safety of local flora and fauna by adhering to all state agricultural laws, so enter your zip code in our Growing Zone Finder or learn more about Plant Sentry™!