What’s Wrong With My Barberry Plants?

Question

I have two different kinds of barberry bushes that I just planted a month ago that seem to be not doing so well and I’m wondering what is wrong with them. Leaves seem burnt on the darker one and other one seems to be shriveling up from the inside (lower leaves). I have fertilized with miracle grow and water them (probably not regularly though). I have the same bushes just a few feet away that seem to be doing much better.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. Without seeing the damage, I have to assume fertilizer burn from your description. These shrubs do not benefit from feeding, and doing so can harm the shrub.

This article will help you with their care:

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

This article will help you to, better, understand fertilizer burn:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/fertilizer-burn-in-gardens.htm