Thorny shrubs are typically not selected because of a desire for thorns!  Instead, they are usually selected for other features such as flowers, foliage, size, etc.  But did you know that thorny shrubs can actually beneficially add to your home’s security?  I once heard a story about a home that was broken into and robbed and the authorities were later able to track down the perpetrator because of DNA that was found on, you guessed it, a thorny shrub! 

Yes, they may require a thick pair of gloves and little more time when planting or pruning to avoid getting pricked, but thorny shrubs can help with security or other areas you’d like keep off limits.  Simply plant a thorny shrub near a window, door, or other no trespassing area needing extra protection and you’re all set.  This is in addition to all the other features and benefits they add to your landscape!  PLEASE NOTE that this blog post is not intended to suggest that thorny shrubs should be planted instead of installing an actual security system.  Instead, we are writing to inform you of one additional feature of a thorny shrub that is often times overlooked.

Here are just a few of our favorite shrubs with thorns:

Sunjoy™ Gold Pillar Barberry

Sunjoy™ Gold Beret Barberry

Rosa – Candy Oh™ Vivid Red Landscape Rose

Rosa – Oso Easy™ Paprika Landscape Rose

Rosa – Oso Easy™ Strawberry Crush Landscape Rose

Rosa – Candy Oh™ Vivid Red Landscape Rose

Rosa – Oso Easy™ Cherry Pie Landscape Rose

Rosa – Oso Easy™ Fragrant Spreader Landscape Rose

Rosa – Oso Easy™ Honey Bun Landscape Rose

Rosa – Oso Easy™ Peachy Cream Landscape Rose