Anthony Waterer Spiraea vs Rose Glow Barberry - TreeTime.ca

Anthony Waterer Spiraea vs Rose Glow Barberry

Spiraea japonica Anthony Waterer

Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow

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Anthony Waterer Spiraea
Rose Glow Barberry

Anthony Waterer Spiraea is a low maintenance shrub with a dwarf, rounded form. In spring and summer rosy pink blooms emerge against green foliage. Its tolerance of a variety of well-drained soils makes it an ideal foundation, landscaping, or border plant.

If deer and rabbit are an issue on your property, consider planting Anthony Waterer Spiraea for its deer/rabbit resistance. Due to its compact form, minimal pruning is required.

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.

Anthony Waterer Spiraea Quick Facts

Rose Glow Barberry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: orange to red
Flowers: bright pink flowers
Flowers: pink/purple flower
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no