Crimson Pygmy Barberry, Barberry Pigmeo Carmesi, Berberis Thumbergii 'Atropupurea Nana'

Crimson Pygmy Barberry,
Barberry Pigmeo Carmesi,
Berberis Thumbergii 'Atropupurea Nana'

It's the most popular Japanese Barberry deciduous plant, the leaves are vivid purplish-red. It gives an excellent color contrast to the landscape, and usually used as low hedge or border. Leaf drop during winter. It's leafless to increase the effectiveness of pollination early spring. The absence of leaves improves wind transmission of pollen for wind-pollinated plants, and increases the visibility of the flowers to insects in insect-pollinated plants. Don't worry, it is deer resistant, almost care-free, only grows about 3 inches each year, and requires very little pruning. I plant it close to the windows and fence to give extra security protection/ prevent intrusion. This little beauty really bites!