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 ...

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 ...

PITTSBURGH — As temperatures outside rise, many people are heading to nurseries to buy plants to beautify their yards. But there is a shrub available that, while beautiful in a landscape, has become a ...

Japanese barberry can seem like a colorful plant, but it's actually a very invasive species. If it pops up, you'll want to ...

Ever heard of a Japanese barberry plant? It's a small shrub, common in home and commercial landscaping. Acres of it grow wild in tri-state woods. Deer avoid it. Ticks, however, do not. Japanese ...

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 ...

A state regulatory agency determined the six plant species pose a risk to Michigan’s environment, economy, and/or public ...

In January 2026, Michigan announced that by 2028, it would no longer allow landscapers or homeowners to purchase, sell, or plant the coveted Japanese barberry shrub (Berberis thunbergii). The news ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Local environmental officials have a thorn in their side — literally. A popular decorative shrub called Japanese barberry comes with sharp thorns and dense foliage, often in shades of ...

A close-up of Japanese barberry berries - Albina_Sol/Shutterstock One of the most crucial tasks a gardener must undertake is staying alert for signs of any invasive plants. While invasive species like ...