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 ...

The lush foliage and bursts of pink flowers may be attractive, but you'll likely regret planting this aggressively growing ...

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 ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. --- The Japanese Barberry is known as a hardy, easy to plant shrub this is resistant to disease, insects and deer. However, forestry experts like David Jackson with Penn State ...

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