Concorde Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde'
Pronunciation: BUR-bur-is thun-BER-jee-eye
SKU #00224
| Description | A petite barberry with deep maroon-purple foliage that becomes even more intense in the fall. Small yellow flowers may be followed by a few bright red berries. This variety produces little to no viable seed, making it a great alternative over others. Perfect size for edging as a small hedge or for containers. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Late spring |
| Mature Size | Dense, rounded growth; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Cypress (Chamaecyparis); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela) |
| Care | Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune in late winter to promote dense new growth. |
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| Lore | This variety seldom produces viable seeds, making it more environmentally friendly for regions where unwanted Japanese barberry seedlings are considered invasive. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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