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. Deciduous.
Common Name:Crimson Pygmy Dwarf Japanese Barberry
Botanical Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' ('Atropurpurea Nana')
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Botanical Pronunciation:BUR-bur-is thun-BER-jee-eye
Plant type:Shrub
Deciduous/evergreen:Deciduous
Sunset climate zones:1 - 24, 28 - 41
Growth habit:Rounded
Growth rate:Moderate
Average landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.
Special features:Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Tolerates Road Salt, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Foliage color:Red
Blooms:Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Flower color:Yellow
Garden styleAsian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic