How to Prune Japanese barberry?
Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.
Japanese barberry · Pruning
Japanese barberry · Berberis thunbergii
Grows in any soil except waterlogged, in sun or part shade. A sunny position will encourage fruiting and autumn colour, see berberis cultivation for further advice
Watering: Regular moderate watering, mature shrubs withstand droughtSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling