How Do You Prune A Berberis Bush?
The berberis or barberry species of plants as they are commonly known are flowering and fruiting shrubs native to Asia. They thrive in shady woodland settings and rich, moist soil. They are considered by some to be invasive as their prominent spines can make management challenging. Frequent pruning is not required unless the intent is to maintain the shrub considerably smaller than its natural height or spread. Remove any damaged, diseased, broken or dying branches throughout the growing season to prevent disease problems and to keep the shrub tidy. Cut the damaged branch to the base where it meets the parent branch or to the crown of the plant, whichever results in a more natural look. Prune berberis shrubs for shape and size in the early summer immediately after blooming has subsided to preserve the next year’s blooming and fruiting cycle. Cut with long-handled loppers or pruning shears to establish the desired height and spread of the shrub. Remove up to 1/3 of the plant mass in any
