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Photo:

Pat Kolling

Barberry

Japanese Barberry

Latin Name:

Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'

Small- or medium-sized shrub with a dense, rounded growth habit. Branches have spines and small leaves in various foliage colors, ranging from purplish red to gold. Produces small yellow flowers followed by ornamental red fruit that persists into winter.

Taxon ID#

10 MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Level:

Low

Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:

4 Sun Preference:

Full Sun

Water Preference:

L

Soil Preference:

Acid or neutral soil.

Fertilizer Needs:

Recommended Mulch:

Family:

Berberidaceae

Origins:

Plant Type:

Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')

Native to Japan and Eastern Asia

Oregon native:

no

Western state native:

no

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Foliage Color:

Red/Purple

Foliage Description:

Obovate green leaves, variably sized to 1 1/4" long, typically turn attractive shades of orange, yellow and red in fall.

Fragrant:

no

Predominant flower color:

Yellow

Flower Description:

Insignificant flowers

Fall color:

yes

Fall Color Description:

Leaves turn attractive shades of orange, yellow and red in fall.

Winter Foliage:

Deciduous

Winter Interest:

yes

Winter Interest Description:

Red berries persist through winter

Mature height:

6'

Mature spread:

6'

Growth rate:

Slow

LANDSCAPE APPLICATION

Deer Resistant:

yes

Fire Resistant:

yes

Attracts Pollinators:

yes

Attracts Butterflies:

no

Native Habitat:

Full sun needed to develop color. Not fussy, but prefers acid or neutral soil.

Attracts Birds:

yes

Cut/Dried Flowers:

no

Photo:

Used by Wildlife:

no

Hedge/Screen:

yes

Swales:

no

Wildlife Use:

Border:

yes

Erosion Control:

no

Windbreak:

no

Cover Structures:

no

Ground Cover:

no

Provides Shade:

no

Rock Garden:

no

Adds Texture/Movement:

no

First Bloom:

Apr

Last Bloom:

May

Ornamental Accent:

yes

Garden Observations:

SEASONAL CARE

Spring Care:

Summer Care:

Prune early Summer. The shaping of evergreen trees and shrubs needs to be done in early summer, during the period of most active growth. You are preserving and accentuating the plant?s natural habit of growth.

Fall Care:

Winter Care:

Long Term Care:

Insect Pests:

Some susceptibility to aphids, barberry webworm and scale.

Wildlife Pests:

Diseases:

Some susceptibility to bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, root rots & wilt

Environmental Problems:

Landscape Problems:

Spiny stems often trap unsightly wind-blown trash.

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. Plants also tolerates heat and drought, but are generally in

RESOURCES

OSU Landscape Profile:

https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/berberis-thunbergii

USDA Plants:

Calscape Database:

LBJ Native Plant Database:

Missouri Botanical Garden Database:

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=260659&isprofile=0&

Hollinshead Water-wise Garden Plants

Photo:

Pat Kolling

Barberry

Japanese Barberry

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Latin Name:

Taxon ID#

10

MAINTENANCE

Low

Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:

4

Sun Preference:

Full Sun

Water Preference:

L

Soil Preference:

Acid or neutral soil.

Fertilizer Needs:

​

Recommended Mulch:

​

Family:

Origins:

Plant Type:

Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')

Native to Japan and Eastern Asia

Oregon native:

no

Western state native:

no

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Foliage Color:

Red/Purple

Foliage Description:

Obovate green leaves, variably sized to 1 1/4" long, typically turn attractive shades of orange, yellow and red in fall.

Fragrant:

no

Predominant flower color:

Yellow

Flower Description:

Insignificant flowers

Fall color:

yes

Fall Color Description:

Leaves turn attractive shades of orange, yellow and red in fall.

Winter Foliage:

Deciduous

Winter Interest:

yes

Winter Interest Description:

Red berries persist through winter

Mature height:

6'

Mature spread:

6'

Growth rate:

Slow

LANDSCAPE APPLICATION

Deer Resistant:

yes

Fire Resistant:

yes

Attracts Pollinators:

yes

Attracts Butterflies:

no

Native Habitat:

Full sun needed to develop color. Not fussy, but prefers acid or neutral soil.

Attracts Birds:

yes

Cut/Dried Flowers:

no

Photo:

​

Used by Wildlife:

no

Hedge/Screen:

yes