Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'
Dwarf Japanese Barberry, Pygmy
Description
This small barberry is a deciduous plant, only reaching 2' in height.. Foliage is red/purple; bright red berries appear in the fall. It needs full sun to develop the deep red color. Each branch has long thorns so it forms a good barrier.
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.