
Pygmy Ruby Barberry
Pygmy Ruby Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Pygruzam')Pygmy Ruby Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Pygruzam') is a compact, finely textured deciduous shrub prized for its deep red foliage and miniature form. This low-growing variety provides rich color without overwhelming small garden spaces. With a mounded habit and tight branching, Pygmy Ruby offers a refined look that works well in traditional, cottage, or contemporary landscape settings.Distinctive FeaturesReaching just 18 to 24 inches in height and spread, Pygmy Ruby Barberry is one of the smallest red-leaved barberries available. Its tiny leaves emerge red in spring and maintain their vibrant hue through summer, deepening to burgundy in fall. Unlike larger barberries, its petite scale and uniform growth make it ideal for edging, massing, or container planting. The shrub remains dense without pruning and has a tidy, rounded silhouette.Growing Conditions Sun Exposure: Full sun is best for maintaining rich red foliage. Soil: Adaptable