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Berberis thunbergii Crimson Ruby
Common Name: Crimson Pygmy Barberry
Berberis thunbergii ‘Crimson Ruby’ is a compact deciduous shrub valued for its deep ruby-red foliage, dense habit, and strong color contrast in the landscape.
Mature Size:
Width: 3–4 ft
Height: 2–3 ft
Form: Dense, compact, mounded shrub
Foliage / Thorns / Fruit:
Rich crimson-red foliage throughout the growing season; sharp thorns along stems; small red berries in fall
Blooms:
Small yellow flowers in spring
Fall/Winter Interest:
Bright red foliage and persistent fruit
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Light: Full sun (best color) to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to a wide range of soils
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
🌸 Landscape Uses
Borders, mass plantings, foundation plantings, low hedges, color contrast
🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Birds
Tolerances: Deer resistant, drought, urban conditions
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Shrub |
| Width: | 3-4' |
| Height: | 2-3' |
| Fragrant: | Not verified |
| Fruit: | Not verified |
| Fruit Color | Dark Red, Red |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 4–8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Foundation |
| Shape: | Rounded, Compact |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loamy, Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | Cream |
| Fall Color: | Red, Bronze, Dark Red |