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March 12, 2020

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If you have a Berberis (or a Barberry shrub as they are also commonly known) and you have suddenly noticed that the leaves are being eaten away leaving almost nothing in its wake, you might wonder what’s eating leaves on your Berberis. Thankfully, sort of, there is only one culprit: the Berberis sawfly. The Berberis sawfly made its way to England around the year 2000, and from that time it has spread quickly. It is…

Berberis, sometimes called Barberries might not be well known for drawing attention but they perform incredibly well when given the right growing conditions and there are so many different varieties, from dwarf evergreen varieties to larger deciduous ones. This plant comes in a wide range of sizes and no matter the size you select, you will enjoy flowers come spring, followed by fruit in the autumn, and then foliage for the rest of the year…