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Berberis microphylla 'Pygmaea'
Also Known As
- Berberis buxifola 'Nana'
- dwarf boxleaf barberry
- dwarf Magellan barberry
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Berberis microphylla 'Pygmaea' plant details
Berberis microphylla 'Pygmaea' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis microphylla 'Pygmaea'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: easy-to-grow
GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis microphylla 'Pygmaea'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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Gardening facts about Berberis microphylla 'Pygmaea' plant
How to Grow Berberis microphylla 'Pygmaea'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
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Zones
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Size
Height: 36"-48"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
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Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8'-12'
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- regular - drought tolerant
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