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- Q.Would Barbery Bush Grow In Zone 5 And When To Plant This Bush - We live in eastern Canada and would like to plant a rose coloured barbery hedge
- Q.Barberry Bushes - What do you feed various plants Barberry bush Boxwood bushes Golden thread bushes
- Q.Barberry Dying - I sprayed weed killer around my barberry and it appears to be dying, will this happen?
- Q.Barberry Bush Pruning - I have a large barberry bush that I'd like to trim waaaayyy back. It's approximately 4 ft high, 3-1/2 ft ...
- Q.Propagating A Barberry Shrub - Can a barberry shrub be split, half being replanted in order to propagate?
- Q.Transplanting Barberry - We have a huge amount of bearberry growing all over our back yard and I'd like to add it to ...
- Q.Barberry Bush - I always prune my bush in the fall. In the summer it seems to grow like crazy taking over space ...
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Patfaubert on
July 8, 2017
Zone 5Q.Would barbery bush grow in zone 5 and when to plant this bush
We live in eastern Canada and would like to plant a rose coloured barbery hedge
Answered by
DLarum on
July 9, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Yes there are many varieties of barberry that grow very well in zone 5. This article should help you grow a nice hedge
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- Asked by
Charleshag on
July 8, 2017
Stratford new jerseyQ.Barberry bushes
What do you feed various plants Barberry bush Boxwood bushes Golden thread bushes
- Answered by
DLarum on
July 9, 2017
Certified ExpertA.There are many fertilizers available specifically for shrubs. These articles should help
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/fertilizing-boxwoods.htm
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nonods on
July 12, 2017
03840Q.Barberry Dying
I sprayed weed killer around my barberry and it appears to be dying, will this happen?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 15, 2017A.Most herbicides will kill anything it touches.
Avoid overspray onto your plants.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/glyphosate-information.htm
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scotte on
July 17, 2017
Chicago IL, Zone 5bQ.Barberry bush pruning
I have a large barberry bush that I'd like to trim waaaayyy back. It's approximately 4 ft high, 3-1/2 ft wide or so. It has not been pruned in many, many years. It is encroaching on an adjacent Japanese Maple (which I'd like to free up space around to encourage better growth). How far back can I successfully prune the barberry and when is the best time to do that? Thanks! Scott
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
July 17, 2017A.It is a tough plant. I'd do it now and start at the bottom. Remove the oldest/fattest/worst thorny stems to the ground. Remove dead wood and branches that rub against each other or lean all the way across the plant then reduce the height to what you desire. Pruning stimulates new growth and if done late in the growing season, it will produce growth that doesn't have time to harden off before winter. Winter kill of the new growth invites disease.
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July 29, 2017
Cleveland, OhQ.propagating a barberry shrub
Can a barberry shrub be split, half being replanted in order to propagate?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 30, 2017Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
abgrise on
August 3, 2017
03229Q.Transplanting Barberry
We have a huge amount of bearberry growing all over our back yard and I'd like to add it to the side of our house as well where I've dug up all of the old grass/moss etc. My questions are: 1) Should I put down new soil, or just leave what is there, minus the top growth? (I see that bearberry likes sand and poor soil so perhaps I shouldn't buy new rich soil) 2) If I dig down deep enough around a 1-2 foot section of the currently growing bearberry, do you think I could simply transplant plots of it into the new area? Ann in NH
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 12, 2017A.A soil test will help you determine if you need to amend the existing soil.
Your County Extension Office can help with a soil test for just a few dollars.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/barberry/barberry-shrub-care-tips.htm
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dorahoffmann on
August 6, 2017
Blackstock ontario canadaQ.barberry bush
I always prune my bush in the fall. In the summer it seems to grow like crazy taking over space in the garden. Can I trim it back a little in July or august. I don't want to hurt through bush but would like to control it better.
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
August 6, 2017A.There is a difference between pruning and trimming. Trimming is fine in July and August to control height. Pruning removes thick old canes and crossing branches to shape the overall plant and keep it vigorous. Prune in spring after blooming, or before it blooms if they aren't important to you. Any time you find dead or diseased branches, you should remove those promptly regardless of time of year.
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