Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'
Common Name(s):
Barberry
Japanese Barberry
Synonym:
Berberis thunbergii 'atropurpurea 'Rose Glow'
Red-leaved barberry
Flower:
Yellow
Blooms :
Apr
to:
May
Tiny bell-shaped yellow flowers
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Berberidaceae
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Foliage:
Red/Purple
Obovate green leaves, variably sized to 1 1/4" long, typically turn attractive shades of orange, yellow and red in fall.
Fall Color?
YES
Leaves turn attractive shades of orange, yellow and red in fall.
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Red berries persist through winter
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Cultivar of Japanese barberry
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
3-6'
Spread:
4-7'
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Cultivar and has no native habitat
Soil:
Acid or neutral soil.
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Light, balanced slow-release fertilizer or organic compost applied in spring
Mulch:
Apply 2-3" layer of shredded bark or compost
Give full sun, thrives in any well-drained soil, water deeply first 1-2 years, fertilize in early spring, prune as needed
Long Term:
Winter:
Mulch if not done in fall, consider sheltering from winter winds, water if dry
Spring:
Apply fertilizer, prune, water deeply once per week, give full sun, freshly mulch
Summer:
Give full sun, 1-2" of water per week, mulch if not done in spring, prune as needed
Fall:
Ensure plant receives 1" of water per week, rake and discard fallen leaves, leave berries for the birds
General Care Comments:
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates part shade, but performs best with full sun. This is a very adaptable shrub that is tolerant of urban conditions.
Common Problems
Spiny stems often trap unsightly wind-blown trash.
Diseases:
Some susceptibility to bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, root rots & wilt
Insects:
Some susceptibility to aphids, barberry webworm and scale.
Environmental Problems:
The thorny thickets create a highly humid microclimate ideal for mice and ticks, soil alterative, invasive
Pests:
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