The correct cutting time plays an important role in the professional care of barberries. Here you will find out when it is best to cut a solitary barberry plant or hedge plant and what to pay attention to when doing so.
When is the right time to cut the barberry?
You can cut the barberry bothin spring and in autumn. The plant offers you more than just a cutting time and quickly grows back into a dense bush after the procedure.
When is the appropriate cutting time at the beginning of the year?
Cut the barberry in late winter untilEnd of February You can give the bush a nice shape without endangering the new growth in spring. Professional pruning of the barberry at the right time is not harmful to the shrub. It can even promote he althy growth.
When can I cut the barberry in autumn?
Themonth of October is also a good time to prune the barberry. Take advantage of the time when summer is over but the cold winter has not yet arrived. Since the barberry has a he althy growth drive, you can even prune the bush twice a year. So you can use the cutting time at the beginning of the year as well as in autumn.
Can I also harvest berries at the time of cutting?
If you use a pruning time in October, you can also harvestfruits of the barberry. The distinctive red berries of the common barberry (Berberis vulgaris) are ripe from August and often remain on the bush until winter. If you cut branches with red berries from the barberry, you can use them to make juice or jam, for example. You can also cut back the barberry radically.
How tolerated is the barberry when pruning?
The barberry tolerates a cutvery well You can not only cut the easy-care shrub to the desired height, but also make an attractive topiary. Especially if you plant barberry as a hedge, its tolerance to pruning is an important advantage. However, pay attention to the following things:
- Use a sharp cutting tool
- Clean blade before intervention
- use the right cutting time
Tip
Avoid pruning in summer
While birds are nesting, you should definitely avoid cutting barberry hedges. Since the shrub grows quite densely and has full foliage, birds like to build nests in it. If you cut at the wrong time, you could disturb the breeding animals.
