When to prune barberry – experts reveal the exact timing for deciduous and evergreen varieties

Pruning berberis with pruning shears.

Barberry, the common name for berberis, are versatile deciduous or evergreen shrubs renowned for their foliage, flowers, berries, and sharp spikes. There are hundreds of different shrubs within the Berberis genus and all will benefit from annual pruning. But exactly when and how do you prune barberry?

Knowing when to prune shrubs is important to keep them healthy and productive year after year. When it comes to pruning barberry shrubs, the timing will vary on whether they are deciduous or evergreen varieties.