PAM KINGDON wrote:
Folks,

I'm looking for information on planting barberry bushes specifically the type of soil they typically need, etc. Hopefully my area would be suitable for a border around our property line in order to curtail
traffic across our yard. Thanks.

8.28.030 Barberry bushes prohibited.
It is a nuisance and unlawful to plant or permit the growth or the bush
of the species of tall, common or european barberry, further known as
Barberis vulgaris or its horticultural varieties within the city.
(Prior code § 27.403.)

Check with your town or city. Japanese (red or green) barberry
is widely adaptable and does not usually fall victim to 'rust.'
HTH