Barberry

Image by gorchittza2012 If you’re looking for an interesting shrub that offers low maintenance in the garden, then look no further than the barberry (Berberis vulgaris). Barberry shrubs make great additions…

Image by Belikart Japanese barberry was introduced to North America from its native Japan around 1875 for use as an ornamental. Since then it has easily adapted and acclimated to many natural areas where it…

Image by dmf87 Barberry shrubs (Berberis spp.) are evergreen or deciduous plants made ornamental by yellow blossoms in summer and red berries in autumn. Given the thorns on their branches, they work well for…

Image by Anastasia Jorge If you think of barberry plants as primarily useful for defensive hedges, think again. Crimson Pygmy barberry (Berberis thunbergii ‘Crimson Pygmy’) is utterly gorgeous with deep…