Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea ‘Rose Glow’ Japanese Barberry Selected Size:1 gallon I would not consider this

I would not consider this shape to be like 'Ryusen' but more spreading like 'Westonbirt Spreading Star'

Found by Bill Heard as a chance native seedling in Iowa

The leafs stalks are bright red making a great three tone contrast

This was the parent plant to Acer palmatum 'Ryusen'

Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea ‘Rose Glow’ Japanese Barberry Selected Size:1 gallon I would not consider thisBerberis thunbergii atropurpurea Rose Glow Japanese Barberry Zones 5 8 Partial Sun or Full Sun 'Rose Glow' is a red Japanese barberry selection that grows in tight compact habit. The new growth has a pink variegation on the deep burgundy foliage. This shrub does habit thorns and also has white blooms from April to May. 'Rose Glow' may reach 4 5 ft in height and width in 15 years. 'Rose Glow' has won the Royal Horticulture Society Award of Garden