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 ...

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 ...

Hedges can be a wonderful alternative to solid fencing, but you're not just stuck with green ... check out the bold color of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of Japanese barberry shrup with pink and purple foliage - Karo Martu/Shutterstock In January 2026, Michigan announced ...

The shrub is already banned in New York, Maine, and other states. It’s a haven for ticks and mice. A red crimson Japanese barberry bush (Berberis thunbergii) grows in the middle of a decorative garden ...

Japanese Barberry, an invasive shrub that has become widely-used in landscaping due to its color and ability to keep deer away, will soon be prohibited in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Local environmental advocates will host a trade-up event for the landowners to rid their property of invasive Japanese barberry plants known for spreading and crowding out native ...

Extension educator Kathy Zuzek has written an informative article about the Japanese barberry. The plant is considered a nuisance now because it reproduces so rapidly. Avoid planting this bush in your ...

Q: What’s a good replacement for barberry? Once I identified the plants in my new yard and realized this is invasive, I intend to replace it, but it’s hard to decide what to use instead. A: Japanese ...

Editor's note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening questions submitted by Dispatch readers.

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 ...