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Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'

Rose Glow Barberry

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Description

A deciduous shrub (4-6' tall and wide) with bronze-red foliage that is mottled with pinkish cream coloring; it deepens to rose and bronze. Full sun is needed to develop the colors. Bright red berries appear in the fall. Each branch has long, sharp thorns so it forms a good barrier.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Red, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.