Crimson Pygmy Barberry is popular for its outstanding burgundy-red foliage throughout the season. Small yellow flowers followed by red berries are produced underneath the low and mounding foliage so are not really noticed. An exceptionally drought and heat tolerant shrub useful as an accent, border, or in small groups or massed in landscape beds, islands and foundation plantings. An easy to grow, low-maintenance plant. Grows in a wide range of soils provided there is very good drainage. This shrub does produce small spines along the branches, but you'll never have to touch it as no pruning is necessary!

Height: 2' to 3' Landscape Usages: Landscape Beds, Shrub Border, Foundation, Garden Pond, Outdoor Living Areas, Woodland Border, Accent, Border / Edger, Entryway, Mass Planting, Small Groups, Erosion Control Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun Foliage Color: Burgundy, Red Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Dry, Poor, Rocky, Sandy, Well-Drained Water Needs: Low, Little To None USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8

Spread: 3' to 4' Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Foliage Fragrances: None Growth Rate: Moderate Colors: Yellow Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect Seasons of Bloom: Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage, Fall Foliage Type: Shrub, Deciduous Theme Gardens: Japanese, Perennial, Rock

Barberry 'Crimson Pygmy' Feeding Instructions

Fertilize this deciduous shrub after new growth begins to emerge in Spring, and again in late Summer or early Fall. Fertilize with a well-balanced tree and shrub fertilizer or an organic plant food. When in dought as to how much fertilizer to apply, follow instructions on the product label.

Barberry 'Crimson Pygmy' Pruning Instructions

This is a low-maintenance plant that requires little or no pruning! An occasional snip here or there of a stray or broken branch, or shearing faded flowers to encourage more blooming is okay.

Barberry 'Crimson Pygmy' Pest Instructions

This plant typically encounters very few pest or disease problems. If a pest or disease problem is identified, treat with an insecticide product, preferably one containing "Neem oil". Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases. If your plant appears seriously stressed or diseased, consult with your local nurseryman, arborist, professional landscaper or local extension agent.