Berberis Dropping Leaves

We have a Berberis which up to three weeks ago was very healthy. Now the leaves have started to drop off. We had a previous problem with sawfly. That was a couple of years ago. The only thing I have done is watered it due to the hot weather.

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 06/08/2020 @ 3:02 pm

I'm afraid that overwatering is likely the culprit here.

They will only need water once the soil has dried significantly. The soil should be very dry, completely, down to about 5 or 6 inches or so before the shrub will need extra water.

I would recommend light pruning, and a fungicide.

These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/barberry/barberry-shrub-care-tips.htm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/homemade-fungicide.htm ^[3]

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