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Barberry-Concorde
Common Name: Purpleleaf Japanese Barberry
Barberry ‘Concorde’ (Berberis thunbergii ‘Concorde’) is a compact, deciduous Japanese barberry valued for its deep burgundy-purple foliage and naturally dense, rounded habit. The rich leaf color holds well through summer and intensifies in fall, making it an excellent low shrub for color contrast and structure. Small yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by bright red berries in fall that add seasonal interest and persist into winter. Key features Width / spread: 2–3 ft Height: 2–3 ft Foliage: Deep burgundy-purple; excellent color retention Flower color: Yellow (spring, not showy) Fruit: Bright red berries (fall–winter) Form: Dense, rounded mound Life cycle: Deciduous shrub Growing conditions Sun: Full sun (best color) to light shade Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to many soil types Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established Hardiness: Zone Low: 4a Zone High: 8b Landscape use Low hedges and borders Foundation plantings Mass plantings for foliage contrast Rock gardens Containers Notes Excellent alternative to larger purple barberries Very compact with minimal pruning required Spiny stems provide natural deer resistance Strong color contrast with gold or green foliage plants Check local regulations, as Japanese barberry is restricted in some regions Branding / series information Botanical name: Berberis thunbergii ‘Concorde’ Common name: Concorde Japanese Barberry Plant group: Dwarf barberry cultivar Market use: Popular for low-maintenance landscapes requiring strong, season-long foliage color
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Shrub |
| Width: | 2-3' |
| Height: | 2'-3' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit Color | Dark Red, Red |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 4 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Groundcover, Mass Planting, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Rounded |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Leaf Color: | Purple |
| Fall Color: | Purple |