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

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Rose Glow Barberry

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow

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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)
Rose Glow Barberry

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 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 (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Rose Glow Barberry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: red and purple
Flowers: pale purple
Flowers: pink/purple flower
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: korean lilac