Berberis thunbergii
f. atropurpurea 'Concorde'
Concorde Japanese Barbarry
Family |
Berberidaceae |
Genus |
Berberis |
Species |
thunbergii |
Cultivar |
'Concorde' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
Forma |
atropurpurea |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
4 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
2 - 5a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-35 - (-29) |
Temperature (°F) |
-30 - (-20) |
Height |
45 - 60 cm |
Spread |
60 - 90 cm |
Landscape |
Works well in gardens and as borders and groundcover. |
Cultivation |
Will thrive in any soil type that is not waterlogged, and should be grown in full sun. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
The bacteria Pseudomonas berberidis may cause black spots on leaves, and the berberry aphid (Liosomaphis berberidis) may also be a problem. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Colour Description |
This plant has a deep purple and red foliage. |
Notable Specimens |
The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
Propagation |
Propagate by seed (although offspring may be variable), or by cuttings. |