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Barberries are tough and easy to grow shrubs that are great for adding color and texture to small spaces. These shrubs are evergreen in warmer regions, but they are extremely cold hardy and can grow as deciduous shrubs in cooler growing zones. Choose non-invasive cultivars like the varieties we carry.
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Plant Barberries in full sun to part shade. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball of your plant. Once placed in the hole the root ball of your plant should be slightly higher than the soil line. Fill the hole with water, backfill the hole with soil, and tamp the soil down gently with your hands to remove air pockets. Apply 1 to 2 inches of mulch around your plant and water again until the water begins to pool. Water daily for the first week.
Barberries are adaptable to any soil that drains well. After planting be sure to water deeply 1 to 2 times per week for the first 2 to 3 months while your plant is establishing. Once established Barberries are drought tolerant and little to no maintenance. Apply 1 to 2 inches of mulch to protect the roots in extreme temperatures and keep the soil moist. There is no need to prune this shrub. However, if you prefer a manicured look, prune in winter. Fertilize with our balanced slow release fertilizer in spring.
Dwarf Barberry plants do not generally require pruning. For large or overgrown Barberries, prune out ⅓ of the oldest stems yearly. Minor pruning can be done anytime. When to Prune Barberry Bushes? Japanese Barberries should be pruned in winter. If you are concerned with the potential of losing some of the inconspicuous blooms in spring, just perform Barberry bush pruning right after flowering instead.
For the best selection and quality, buy Barberry bushes online. We ship them directly to your home from our North Carolina nursery. At PlantingTree we are a family owned online garden center that offers healthy, high quality trees and plants for sale online. Scroll up to view our available inventory of Barberry for sale.
The Dwarf Crimson Pygmy is a small version of the Japanese Barberry plant. With stunning purple-red foliage this colorful shrub is sure to add some excitement to your landscape.
This fabulous upright, columnar bush has outstanding color. New growth is vibrant coral orange and ages to a deep red. At only 2 to 3 feet wide and about 5 feet tall this neat shrub fits just about anywhere.
This versatile shrub is perfect for beginners. It has fabulous red foliage that deer avoid. This compact Barberry grows 3 to 5 feet tall and wide at maturity.
The Sunjoy Citrus is a dwarf Barberry bush with outstanding yellow color. This compact plant only grows 2 to 3 feet tall and wide so it's perfect for small yards and pots. This plant is unique and is a faster growing substitute for boxwood bushes.
The Sunjoy Gold Pillar is a compact columnar barberry bush with outstanding color. New growth is vibrant red-orange and ages to a yellow gold. This columnar shrub only grows 3 to 4 feet tall and 1.5 to 2 feet wide so it's perfect for small yards and containers.
This stunning bush has outstanding and colorful variegation. Orange leaves are highlighted with brilliant green margins. This exciting shrub grows 3 to 4 feet tall and wide so it's perfect for foundation plantings under windows.
Be sure to browse our Shrubs and Deer Resistant Shrubs for additional options.
