Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' ~ Crimson Pygmy Barberry

Crimson Pygmy Barberry is a well-branched dwarf deciduous shrub valued for its vibrant foliage that grows full to the ground.  The small oval leaves are a crimson red with a bronze tinge that becomes brilliant red in fall.  Tiny yellow flowers bloom in spring and are followed by abundant bright red fruits that stay on the stems after the leaves fall.  Best color in full sun and well-drained soils.  Drought and deer resistant.  Type:  Shrub Height:  1’ - 2’  Spread:  2’ - 3’ Spacing:  2’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8  Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Yellow Season of Interest:  Multi-Seasonal MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Some susceptibility to bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, root rots, wilt, aphids, barberry webworm, and scale.  Highly invasive in the Eastern States. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Xeriscape, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Foundation Plantings, Hedg