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What Is a Good Front Yard Bush?

Rosy glow barberry (or Berberis thunbergii) is a small ornamental shrub that grows 3 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. It has an upright, rounded growing habit that shows off its colors when planted in full sunlight. This shrub makes a showy front yard bush or hedge.
  1. Benefits

    • This bush is adaptable to poor soil, drought conditions, pollution and soil compaction. Barberry bushes are susceptible to few plant diseases or pest problems.

    Geography

    • Rosy glow barberry thrives in planting zones 4 through 7. It is a popular spiny shrub native to Japan.

    Considerations

    • The rosy glow barberry does not need any special care or maintenance and is a vigorous grower once it is established in your yard.

    Time Frame

    • Rosy glow barberry bushes have variegated leaves that are purple with light pink splotches and produce yellow flowers in the months of April to May.

    Effects

    • Rosy glow barberry looks great when planted with Stella de Oro Daylily (Hemerocallis "Stella de Oro") or golden coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida "Goldstrum").