Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow'

Japanese Barberry

Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'

Tips for Homeowners:

Barberry would only need occasional water in heavy drought periods and in poor soils they might need some light feeding.

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A small shrub with big appeal this fast-grower will add color where contrast is the main feature all season long.  'Rose Glow' is a deciduous shrub but will hold onto some of its leaves, extending the season even longer.

  • Showy, deciduous shrub
  • New foliage is purple with mottled rose-pink
  • Good fall color and year round interest

This multi-purpose shrub can be used by house foundations, as a hedge, in fence rows and in perennial gardens.

Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 4-8
Color: Pink, Purple

Interesting Notes about Japanese Barberry:

The main reason this is one of the most popular landscape shrubs is its beauty! That, plus its versatility in the landscape is the reason why the spines are mostly overlooked. The spines are only a nuisance when occasionally having to prune dead wood or unwanted canes, or to children who attempt to play in their vicinity. On the other hand, deer tend to leave them alone and a hedgerow of barberry makes a great fence to deter them.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Fall Color
  • Naturalizing
  • Focal Point
  • Border or Bed
  • Specimen
  • Mass Planting
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Low Maintenance

Foliage Color:

  • Burgundy
  • Red
  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Early Color
  • Fall
  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water