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