Plant Library

Barberry Crimson Pygmy

Common Name: Barberry

Botanical Name: Berberis thunbergii

Variety: Crimson Pygmy

Blossom Color: Yellow

Bloom Time: May

Zone: 4 to 7

Exposure: Sun

Mature Height: 2'

Mature Width: 2'

Notes: A dwarf, densely branched form displaying deep crimson colored foliage all season long. Best color when planted in full sun. Excellent color contrast against green or gold-leafed plants. A great choice for mass plantings, particularly as a low hedge or border plant.