Korean Boxwood vs Rose Glow Barberry - TreeTime.ca

Korean Boxwood vs Rose Glow Barberry

Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow

Buxus microphylla Koreana

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Rose Glow Barberry
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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.

Korean Boxwood is a vibrant evergreen shrub. A top choice for colder climates, this shrub will look stunning lining a driveway or as a foundation plant.

Easy to root in and maintain, Korean Boxwood's thick foliage is deer resistant and turns an attractive yellow-brown to purplish in winter. Consider applying mulch around the base to keep the roots moist and cool.

Rose Glow Barberry Quick Facts

Korean Boxwood Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: evergreen
Fall colour: yellow-brown to purple
Flowers: pink/purple flower
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no