Concorde Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde'
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
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!
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Lowe's 2002 132nd Street Se
Mill Creek, Washington 98012 -
Town Center Hardware 17171 Bothell Way Ne
Lake Forest Park, Washington 98155 -
Mcauliffe's Valley Nursery - Snohomish 11910 Springhetti Road
Snohomish, Washington 98296
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