Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Japan
  
Europe, Turkey
  
Types
not available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
All sorts of environments
  
hedge rows, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
2-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
  
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
  
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
  
Carpinus betulus
  
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
  
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
  
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
  
हानबीन
  
In German
crimson pygmy
  
Hainbuche
  
In French
crimson pygmy
  
charme
  
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
  
carpe
  
In Greek
crimson pygmy
  
γαύρος
  
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
  
choupo-branco
  
In Polish
crimson pygmy
  
grab
  
In Latin
crimson pygmy
  
Item carpinus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Berberidaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Berberis
  
Carpinus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Coryloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Hornbeam
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Hornbeam Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Hornbeam are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Hornbeam
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.