Berberis thunbergii var atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'

Japanese Barberry

Tips for Homeowners:

Barberry would only need occasional water in heavy drought periods and in poor soils they might need some light feeding.

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A small shrub with big appeal, especially when planted with evergreen neighbors in the background creating contrast that lasts even into winter.

  • Popular shrub for small hedges
  • Deep red to purple foliage all season
  • Great accent plant

This multi-purpose shrub can be used by house foundations, as a hedge, in fence rows and in perennial gardens.

Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 4-8
Color: Green, Purple, Red

Interesting Notes about Japanese Barberry:

The main reason this is one of the most popular landscape shrubs is its beauty! That, plus its versatility in the landscape is the reason why the spines are mostly overlooked. The spines are only a nuisance when occasionally having to prune dead wood or unwanted canes, or to children who attempt to play in their vicinity. On the other hand, deer tend to leave them alone and a hedgerow of barberry makes a great fence to deter them.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Naturalizing
  • Great Foliage
  • Rock Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Low Maintenance
  • Specimen

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Red
  • Purple

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Early Color
  • Fall
  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water