Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry

Berberis thunbergii 'Pygruzam'

Pronunciation: BUR-bur-is thun-BER-jee-eye
SKU #03524
4-8

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OVERVIEW
Description Shiny, deep red leaves cover this naturally dense, globe-shaped shrub. No trimming is needed to maintain its neat, dwarf habit, making it a fine choice for a low maintenance mass planting, low border or accent. Deciduous.
Light Full sun
Watering Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Mature Size Slowly reaches 18 in. tall, 36 in. wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth Rate Slow
Growth Habit Rounded
CARE
Care Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. No pruning necessary to maintain size or shape.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.