Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' ~ Crimson Pygmy Barberry upright and sandy soils

and sandy soils

The shiny toothed deep green foliage is deeply lobed and turns reddish-brown in fall

Large fragrant clusters of pure white flowers in spring and give way to red berries that mature to black in fall

IMAGES: Wendy Cutler from Vancouver

Prefers full sun and moist

Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' ~ Crimson Pygmy Barberry upright and sandy soilsCrimson 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