Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of Japanese barberry shrup with pink and purple foliage - Karo Martu/Shutterstock In January 2026, Michigan announced ...

Did you know that many of the plants that are most invasive in local natural areas originally arrived as ornamental garden plants? For many, a garden’s purpose begins and ends with beauty. We believe ...

Michiganders have until Feb. 9 to weigh in on proposed restrictions for six invasive species sold in stores across the state.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) could prohibit or restrict several invasive plant species, the popular landscaping Callery pear tree and Japanese barberry shrub ...

Japanese barberry, a woody shrub in the Berberidaceae family, is an understory invasive that can live in many different soil and light conditions. It has nitrogen containing roots (giving them a ...

What: Dwarf Purpleleaf Japanese Barberry, or berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea Concorde, was selected for its small, compact size and dense growth. In spring, deep red-burgundy foliage emerges as ...

Q: What’s a good replacement for barberry? Once I identified the plants in my new yard and realized this is invasive, I intend to replace it, but it’s hard to decide what to use instead. A: Japanese ...

In January 2026, Michigan announced that by 2028, it would no longer allow landscapers or homeowners to purchase, sell, or plant the coveted Japanese barberry shrub (Berberis thunbergii). The news ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In January 2026, Michigan announced that by 2028, it would no longer allow landscapers or homeowners to purchase, sell, or plant ...