The Crimson Cutie Barberry Shrubs are one of two varieties bred by the University of Connecticut to be truly and completely sterile and therefore a non-invasive Barberry. Japanese barberry bushes became popular in US landscaping in the 1980s and 1990s, but many were found to spread voraciously and crowd out native shrubs in forests.

Now, and after years of careful breeding and testing, you can enjoy the glamorous burgundy look of a crimson barberry bush without worrying about any environmental impact. The Crimson Cutie is meant to be a non-invasive sterile alternative to the Crimson Pygmy Barberry. Its compact, rounded growing habit makes it ideal for borders, low hedges, and foundation plants.