LATIN NAME: BERBERIS THUNBERGII VAR. ATROPURPREN ‘ROSE GLOW’ 

The Basics
This densely branched deciduous shrub has slender, spiny branches with small, oval leaves.  Its deep-rose red color with glowing rose-pink new growth lasts throughout fall.  In the spring, the foliage is mottled with white and green and grows 5 feet tall(4 feet wide).  Performs best as a hedge, barrier plant, and accent.

The Needs
Amount of Sunlight: Full sun
Amount of Water: Water occasionally; more frequent watering in extreme heat; Drought tolerant
Soil Conditions: Prefers poor, sandy, well-drained soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 4-8

The Care
This low-maintenance plant needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system.  The first year of growth requires watering weekly.  After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Shear annually to maintain desired shape.