Rose Glow Japanese Barberry

Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Berberidaceae
Plant Description: Densley growing deciduous shrub with many sharp thorns. Foliage is rosy-pink with splotches of bronze and purple. Inconspicuous yellow flowers emerge in the spring followed by bright red fruit that is often retained until winter. Tolerant of drought, pollution and most soils.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Renewal
Plant Care: Shrub - Renewal (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on younger stems, which emerge from the base of the plant): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. When pruning, remove 1/3rd of the oldest branches by cutting at the base of the shrub. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 3-6' tall x 4-8' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Burgundy, Multicolored, Purple, Red
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Irrigation Path
    • Fragrance Garden
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter