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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 7, 2015
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    You had e-mailed me directly and asked if all barberries were edible. It appears as though they are as I found nothing in my research that indicated otherwise.

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    shelley on
    May 4, 2015
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    I wouldn't worry too much - barberry is one of those shrubs that is said to be able to withstand a severe pruning and which will come back bushier and denser because of it. In the meantime the best thing you can do is give the barberry bush the care that it needs, which is outlined in the following article:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/barberry/barberry-shrub-care-tips.htm

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    shelley on
    May 12, 2015
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    Probably your best bet would be the Japanese Barberrry (Berberis thunbergii "Thornless") which is nearly thornless.

    For more information on growing barberry bushes, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/barberry/barberry-shrub-care-tips.htm

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    Heather on
    May 20, 2015
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    It is true that Japanese barberry is invasive in some parts of the country but in other parts it is a perfectly suitable and well behaved plant. While it may be a problem plant in your area, other people may live in an area where it is ok and they need information on how to grow it. It is always best before you plant any new plant in your garden to check to see if it is invasive in your area because invasiveness changes from location to location.

    That being said, I have requested that the editors add a note to the plant stating that it is invasive in some areas.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 10, 2015
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    This information has been out for a few years.
    The Japanese Barberry shrub is actually listed as invasive in many parts of the country.
    Here is a link with more information.

    http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_010260.pdf
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/barberry/barberry-shrub-care-tips.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2015
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    Yes, you can propagate a Barberry shrub.
    Here is a link that provides information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/barberry/barberry-shrub-care-tips.htm

    https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/plant-propagation-by-stem-cuttings-instructions-for-the-home-gardener/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 16, 2015
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    I wouldn't take off more than a third of the plant as this can make it more susceptible to pest or disease issues. For more info on caring for barberry, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/barberry/barberry-shrub-care-tips.htm

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