Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry

Berberis thunbergii 'Pygruzam'

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

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 18 in. tall, 36 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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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.
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
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
Landscape Use Barrier, Border, Hedge
Foliage Color Red
Companion Plants Boxwood (Buxus); False Cypress (Chamaecyparis); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela)
Care Instructions 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.
History From Lake County Nursery in Perry, Ohio - renowned for their dwarf Barberry.
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DescriptionShiny, 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.
Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitRounded
Style
Landscape UseBarrier, Border, Hedge
Foliage ColorRed
Companion PlantsBoxwood (Buxus); False Cypress (Chamaecyparis); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
History
HistoryFrom Lake County Nursery in Perry, Ohio - renowned for their dwarf Barberry.

Frequently asked questions

Does Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry evergreen or deciduous?
Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry?
Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form.
Is Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
How fast does Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry grow?
Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry?
Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry in my landscape?
Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry is suitable for: Barrier, Border, Hedge.
What color is the foliage of Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry?
Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry has Red foliage.
What plants grow well with Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry?
Good companion plants for Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry include: Boxwood (Buxus); False Cypress (Chamaecyparis); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela).
How do I care for Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry?
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.
What is the history of Pygmy Ruby™ Barberry?
From Lake County Nursery in Perry, Ohio - renowned for their dwarf Barberry.

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

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.