Barberry Crimson Pygmy

Few shrubs pack as much color into such a small package as Crimson Pygmy Barberry. This dwarf, mounded shrub blazes with deep burgundy-red foliage from spring through fall, turning up the drama with fiery orange-red color before the leaves drop in autumn. It's a workhorse of the landscape — tough, deer-resistant, and virtually maintenance-free once established.

At just 2 feet tall and wide, Crimson Pygmy is perfectly scaled for foundation plantings, low borders, and mass plantings where you want bold color without the bulk. Its fine-textured foliage and tidy habit make it a natural companion for ornamental grasses, conifers, and perennials.

• Mature Height: 1–2 ft
• Mature Spread: 2–2.5 ft
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade (best color in full sun)
• Foliage: Deep burgundy-red spring through fall; fiery orange-red fall color
• Growth Habit: Compact, mounded, dense
• Deer Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Good once established
• Available Sizes: 2 gallon, 3 gallon

Ideal For: Foundation plantings, low borders, mass plantings, rock gardens, and anywhere you need reliable color with minimal care.

Professional installation is available and scheduled with our team after checkout — within approximately 1.5 hours of Owensboro, KY. Orders are fulfilled on scheduled pickup dates. Each plant is carefully selected and held to quality standards before reaching you.