Barberry
Barberry is an ornamental in the Berberidaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with dry moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 4-8.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Foliage shrub (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Colorful thorny foliage, deer-resistant hedge. Note: Invasive and banned/restricted in several US states.
Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is a thorny, deer-resistant shrub grown for red or gold foliage; however it is invasive and prohibited in a number of states - check local rules.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Berberis thunbergii|Hardiness zones: 4-8|Propagation: cutting|Light: Full sun to part shade|Water: Low|Mature size: 1-6 feet
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Care & troubleshooting
No curated care & troubleshooting advice for barberry yet. Our extension-service library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.