1 gallon Crimson Pygmy Barberry - a stunning, compact shrub with deep crimson foliage. Grown in zones 4-8, it's thorny nature helps protect it from animals.
Crimson Pygmy Barberry
Crimson Pygmy Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana') is a beautiful and versatile dwarf shrub that is known for its vibrant red foliage. It is a popular choice for landscaping because it is relatively easy to care for and has a long blooming season.
Crimson Pygmy Barberries can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. They have a compact, mounding habit and are covered in small, obovate, deep crimson leaves that retain their color throughout the growing season. In the spring, the plant produces tiny yellow flowers that are followed by bright red berries in the fall.
Crimson Pygmy Barberries prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are tolerant of drought once established. Crimson Pygmy Barberries can be propagated by cuttings or seeds.
To care for a Crimson Pygmy Barberry, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the shrub in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the shrub lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Crimson Pygmy Barberries are a beautiful addition to any landscape. They can be used as an accent plant, in foundation plantings, in borders, or as a ground cover. Crimson Pygmy Barberries are also a popular choice for container gardening.
Here are some tips for incorporating Crimson Pygmy Barberries into your landscape:
- Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Space the shrubs 3-4 feet apart, depending on the desired mature size of the shrubs.
- Water the shrubs regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the shrubs in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the shrubs lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Enjoy the beauty and versatility of Crimson Pygmy Barberries!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
