Crimson Pygmy Barberry

Crimson pygmy barberry is a small shrub with burgundy leaves. It provides a nice contrasting color when placed next to plants with green or silver foliage.

It is a dense, round shrub with sharply spined stems. The pale yellow flowers, which are hardly noticeable, are small and hidden under the leaves.

The small leaves are reddish purple through the growing season. The red fruit is sparse, and stems and thorns are reddish-brown.

A very low maintenance shrub, it is also resistant to deer browsing.

 

Crimson Pygmy Barberry

Crimson pygmy barberry is a small shrub with burgundy leaves. It provides a nice contrasting color when placed next to plants with green or silver foliage.

It is a dense, round shrub with sharply spined stems. The pale yellow flowers, which are hardly noticeable, are small and hidden under the leaves.

The small leaves are reddish purple through the growing season. The red fruit is sparse, and stems and thorns are reddish-brown.

A very low maintenance shrub, it is also resistant to deer browsing.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'

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Pronunciation

BUR-bur-is thun-BERJ-ee-eye at-ro-pur-PURR-ee-uh

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Mature Height

1 to 2 ft.

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Mature Spread

2 to 3 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

yellow (no ornamental value)

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Bloom time

late spring

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

species native to Japan

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Light Requirements

full sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,500 ft.

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