Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Rose Glow Barberry - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Rose Glow Barberry

Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

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Rose Glow Barberry
Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)

Rose Glow Barberry is a cold hardy, drought tolerant shrub. It has attractive, mottled foliage that ranges from red, pink, green, and white, maturing to deep maroon.

Rose Glow Barberry has sharp thorns, so be careful when you're handling this shrub. These thorns are what make Rose Glow Barberry an excellent hedge plant as they deter rabbit and deer.

Manchurian Lilac (aka Korean Lilac) is a medium-sized shrub that features fragrant clusters of pale purple flowers in late spring.

Manchurian Lilac is less affected by disease than other lilacs and will create a beautiful border, hedge, or privacy screen. If you are looking for a lilac for your shelterbelt, consider Common Purple Lilac or Villosa Lilac first.

Rose Glow Barberry Quick Facts

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: pink/purple flower
Flowers: pale purple
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none




Other Names: korean lilac