The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow' is in late summer to early fall, typically between August and October.
Japanese barberry
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow'
Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow') is an amazing plant species that blooms uninterruptedly from March onward, in clusters of rose-hued flowers that give off a subtle, pleasant fragrance. Its purple-red foliage turns glossy dark green in summer, and then turns to hues of bronze, red, and even scarlet in cooler weather. It is an ideal choice for wildlife-friendly gardens due to its bushy cover and plentiful leaves that birds use to shelter and nest. The drought and shade tolerant Japanese barberry is easy to grow and requires minimal care to remain healthy and thriving.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow') should be watered when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry. Depending on the weather, this could be anywhere from once a week to once every 2 weeks. Make sure not to over-water the plant, as this can lead to root rot. Generally, providing around 1 inch of water (irrigation or from rainfall) is ideal.
sunlight
Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow') will need a minimum of 6 hours of full sunlight each day in order to thrive. The best time of day to receive this sunlight is on clear days when the sun is at its peak intensity. Additionally, Japanese barberry will benefit greatly from dappled shade in the hottest, brightest parts of the day.
pruning
Japanese barberry plants should be pruned in late winter or early spring, when the plants are still in their dormancy. Prune all stems at their base, removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches. If the plant is becoming too tall and dense, it can be pruned more severely to reduce its size. Though Japanese barberry is relatively low maintenance, it will require at least a light pruning each year in order to maintain its desired shape.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Japanese barberry typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow' is in late summer to early fall, typically between August and October.
