Rejuvenating a Crimson Barberry Shrub

Drastic pruning of a Crimson Pygmy Barberry to reduce its size and encourage regrowth as a much smaller shrub. A light application of fertilizer was made following this pruning to further encourage its rapid regrowth. FOLLOW-UP VIDEO: • FOLLOW-UP: Rejuvenated...
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[@bobscaping]

UPDATE: This severely cutback Barberry created some concern when there was no sign of new growth for the first couple weeks, but one month later it has now begun to put on new growth from adventitious buds on the heavier "old wood" as well as from the smaller sprouts.

[@chiprhine9740]

Im in washington state. Ive had two of theese for over ten years. Yes i found out realy quickly That the thorns are VERY NASTY. leather gloves are a must have when pruning this Particular shrub.... This shub is very Resilient.... If planted in the direct sun the colors will be more vibrant Versus the shade

[@aryelv9165]

Thank you! My Barberry has gotten out of control & I was worried about cutting it back too far. Very informative & good video quality. Will be checking out your other videos :)

[@bobscaping]

One year later those "sticks" are beginning to look like a shrub again. On the topic of Barberries, please read my latest blog: bobscaping.com/blog/2018/7/23/ticked-off-with-barberries

[@mikefad]

Thank you for the video!

[@bobscaping]

This rejuvenated shrub would have done better if the shrub was growing in full sun. It came to a point where it had to either be ripped-out or drastically reduced, so this was the first step, in either case.

[@TheAlbaGarden]

Hi there. Do you have an update on this? Did it recover?

[@bobscaping]

Thank you for your interest! Here's a new video in response to your question: czcams.com/video/h2ENfs6CCwE/video.html

[@andypiazza7374]

I have 2 inch loopers. What are those?

[@bobscaping]

Those PRADINE P-16 loppers have an overall length of 23-inches.