Barberry is an unsung hero of many gardens here in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland! Not only do they provide foliage colors from a variety of different spectrums, but they are also deer and pest-resistant.
As it shares the shape of other hedge favorites such as boxwood or compacta holly, barberry offers a variety of color choices that others do not. You can find varieties that range from deep burgundy to red, orange, yellow, and all shades in between.
Be cautious when handling this bush — a big factor in barberry’s deer resistance is the sharp thorns that hide underneath the foliage. Be sure when planting that you wear sturdy gloves and plant barberry in areas where there isn’t a lot of foot traffic. We’d hate to see these planted around an outdoor water spigot you’d need to get access to in the summer!
Barberry Varieties Available at Meadows Farms
Remember, the barberry bushes and shrubs listed below are just a selection of the wide variety that Meadows Farms carries. Please call your local Meadows Farms for other varieties or special requests.