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Concorde Barberry

1 Gallon
$19.00
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Concorde Barberry

Berberis thunbergii ‘Concorde’

A compact, sun-loving barberry for non-stop burgundy to crimson color.

$19.00
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Description

For a burst of intense, season-shifting color in a compact, no-fuss package, look to the Concorde Barberry. This small, mounded powerhouse delivers a dramatic display from spring to fall. Its foliage emerges a vivid, wine-red-purple, holding strong through the summer before igniting into a brilliant deep crimson in autumn. Perfect for low borders, foundation plantings, or as a colorful accent in rock gardens, its dense, thorny structure also provides an effective, deer-resistant barrier. A true sun-worshipper, it asks for little more than well-drained soil and full sun to reward you with its stunning, year-long performance.

• Intense Red Foliage: Features small, oval leaves in a rich, wine-red to purple hue that transforms to a fiery deep red in autumn.
• Dwarf & Compact Form: Maintains a neat, dense, mounded habit, growing only 2-3 feet tall and wide, perfect for small spaces.
• Sun-Loving Color: Requires full sun (6+ hours) to develop and maintain its most intense and vibrant leaf coloration.
• Extremely Tough & Adaptable: Highly drought, deer, and disease resistant once established. Thrives in poor soils and requires minimal care.
• Functional & Ornamental: Its thorny branches create an effective low barrier or hedge, while the red berries attract birds in fall and winter.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 2-3 ft
  • Mature spread: 2-3 ft

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  • Features:Foliage: Tiny oval leaves in deep burgundy, turning fiery orange-red in fall,Stems: Fine-textured branches with sharp thorns,Fruit: Bright red oblong berries persisting into winter,Growth Habit: Compact, mounding deciduous shrub
  • Growth Rate: Moderate (6-10" per year)
  • Light Needs: Full sun (best color) to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:,Intense four-season color,Superior drought tolerance,Urban environment tough,Deer and rabbit proof,Low maintenance
  • Landscape Uses:Low colorful hedges,Border edging,Mass plantings,Rock gardens,Container specimens

Faqs

Q: Will it keep its purple color if planted in shade?
A: No. Full sun is essential. In partial or full shade, the foliage will fade to a dull greenish-bronze and the plant will become leggy.

Q: Is it invasive in the Bay Area?
A: While some older barberry cultivars can be invasive, 'Concorde' is a sterile or very low-fertility variety, significantly reducing seed spread. Always check with local ordinances, as some areas restrict Berberis planting.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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