Vivid, dark red, colorfast foliage, excellent for adding low-maintenance color to the landscape from spring to fall. Use this compact selection to brighten beds and borders, or as a mass planting. Tolerates urban conditions. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Berberis thunbergii ‘Mimi’ Pronunciation- BER-ber-iss thun-BERG-ee-eye Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 2 ft Mature Height- 2.5 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils, except wet Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- Yellow Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ – late-season interest, compact habit Fauna Attracted- Bees (early spring nectar), fruit-eating birds (though can be invasiveƒ??check local guidelines) Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter or after flowering; tolerate dry conditions but water deeply in drought. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter for structure or after flowering for shape. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. In clay, avoid soggy conditions by improving drainage. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Rust, aphids
