Deciduous Shrubs – Rosy Glow Barberry

Rosy glow barberry 

Botanical name: berberis thunbergii ‘rose glow’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: can reach up to 5 ft tall with a 4 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-8 

Foliage color: green/red/purple

Growth rate: grows less than 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: hedge, barrier, foundation plant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: ornamental berries in the winter, deer resistant, drought tolerant, salt tolerant 

Watering instructions: water when the top 3 inches of soil have dried 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil 

Companion plants: junipers, sages, daylilies, sedum, ligustrum

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: yes