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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
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.
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