Plant Guide: Barberry

How to Get Started: Barberry does well in almost any area of the yard equipped with ample sunlight and well-draining soil. Some gardeners have even found success growing them in containers. Water heavily until the shrub has established itself, and then water once weekly. Barberry shrubs will have to be pruned at least once yearly; once in the winter, and again a few months later. I reccommend adding a layer of mulch when planting!

When to Harvest: While the Barberry doesn’t produce an edible harvest, it produces a beautiful once! Expect berries to appear in late winter. This is the shrub perfect for Christmas colors!

What to Plant It With: Colorful combinations include: Daylily and varieties of ornamental grasses such as the “Prairie Fire.”