Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
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
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
Philadelphus
In German
crimson pygmy
Pfeifensträucher
In French
crimson pygmy
Philadelphus
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Philadelphus
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Philadelphus
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Cornales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Berberis
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Hydrangeoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Mock Orange
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Mock Orange Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Mock Orange are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Mock Orange
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.