Rose Glow Japanese Barberry

Tagged as: Low growing shrubs, barberry, Berberis

Botanical Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Rosy Glow'
Common Name: Rosy Glow Japanese Barberry

Height: 4-5' Spread: 4-5' Habit/Form: Mounded Growth Rate: Medium Zone: 4-7
Cultural Requirements: Prefers full sun but tolerant of part shade. Plants are very adaptable to different site conditions, but prefer well-drained soil.
Ornamental Characteristics: 'Rosy Glow' is possibly the most interesting of the reddish-purple barberries. The new foliage is rose-pink, mottled with deeper red-purple splotches, gradually turning a deep, reddish-purple color. Stems can be thorny. Fall color can be a bright red followed by crimson fruit in the fall.
Uses in the Landscape: Can be successful as a hedge, barrier or grouping.

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