What Is a Good Front Yard Bush?
Rosy glow barberry (or Berberis thunbergii) is a small ornamental shrub that grows 3 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. It has an upright, rounded growing habit that shows off its colors when planted in full sunlight. This shrub makes a showy front yard bush or hedge. Does this Spark an idea?
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Benefits
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This bush is adaptable to poor soil, drought conditions, pollution and soil compaction. Barberry bushes are susceptible to few plant diseases or pest problems.
Geography
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Rosy glow barberry thrives in planting zones 4 through 7. It is a popular spiny shrub native to Japan.
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Considerations
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The rosy glow barberry does not need any special care or maintenance and is a vigorous grower once it is established in your yard.
Time Frame
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Rosy glow barberry bushes have variegated leaves that are purple with light pink splotches and produce yellow flowers in the months of April to May.
Effects
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Rosy glow barberry looks great when planted with Stella de Oro Daylily (Hemerocallis "Stella de Oro") or golden coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida "Goldstrum").
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