Barberry ‘Crimson Pygmy’ | Plant Profile

Barberry ‘Crimson Pygmy’ (Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea) are small, spiny shrubs with red-purple foliage and a rounded shape. Sweetly fragrant yellow flowers contract nicely with the red foliage. The flowers produce small red berries that remain on the plant well into winter, after the leaves have fallen.

‘Crimson Pygmy prefers dry to moist, well drained soils in full sun. While they can survive in part shade, the color is more vibrant in direct sunlight.

Barberry plants are often used as defensive hedges, or in gardens where thorns are not an issue. ‘Crimson Pygmy’ is more ornamental than other Barberry due to its small size.