What: Dwarf Purpleleaf Japanese Barberry, or berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea Concorde, was selected for its small, compact size and dense growth. In spring, deep red-burgundy foliage emerges as ...

One outstanding shrub choice for spring color is the barberry. Not only do these offer us showy spring flowers, they also provide us with numerous foliage color options and growth habits. All thrive ...

Japanese barberry has become a mainstay of Pennsylvania landscaping because it is uninhibited by weather, poor soil or natural predators. But, for those same reasons, a panel of agriculture experts is ...

These petite shrubs are perfect for pots and patio gardens. Think small with the top picks for dwarf container shrubs.

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Ride through just about any neighborhood in Western New York and you will likely see many of the small, dark red variety of Japanese barberry shrubs. They have been a favorite ...

It's not only full-size trees that put on an amazing fall color display when autumn arrives. Quite a few deciduous shrubs turn red in the fall before they lose their leaves for the winter. If you want ...

Barberry, the common name for berberis, are versatile deciduous or evergreen shrubs renowned for their foliage, flowers, berries, and sharp spikes. There are hundreds of different shrubs within the ...

Today’s column and the next couple coming up are the most perilous of the year. I’ve spent weeks researching all the new, new plants, whittling them down to the most thrilling few — which means I’ve ...

I am tired of pruning my overgrown barberry and Spirea shrubs in my front landscape. What would you suggest for replacement shrubs that will stay under 4 feet without pruning and keep their leaves all ...

Whether planted for privacy, as a wind buffer or to outline a planting bed, evergreen shrubs can be useful plants to hide problem areas and define garden spaces. Selecting the right shrub for each ...