Barberry-Concorde

Purpleleaf Japanese Barberry

Barberry ‘Concorde’ (Berberis thunbergii ‘Concorde’) is a compact, deciduous Japanese barberry valued for its deep burgundy-purple foliage and naturally dense, rounded habit. The rich leaf color holds well through summer and intensifies in fall, making it an excellent low shrub for color contrast and structure.

Small yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by bright red berries in fall that add seasonal interest and persist into winter.

Key features
Width / spread: 2–3 ft
Height: 2–3 ft
Foliage: Deep burgundy-purple; excellent color retention
Flower color: Yellow (spring, not showy)
Fruit: Bright red berries (fall–winter)
Form: Dense, rounded mound
Life cycle: Deciduous shrub

Growing conditions
Sun: Full sun (best color) to light shade
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to many soil types
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Hardiness:



Zone Low: 4a



Zone High: 8b



Landscape use
Low hedges and borders
Foundation plantings
Mass plantings for foliage contrast
Rock gardens
Containers

Notes
Excellent alternative to larger purple barberries
Very compact with minimal pruning required
Spiny stems provide natural deer resistance
Strong color contrast with gold or green foliage plants
Check local regulations, as Japanese barberry is restricted in some regions

Branding / series information
Botanical name: Berberis thunbergii ‘Concorde’
Common name: Concorde Japanese Barberry
Plant group: Dwarf barberry cultivar
Market use: Popular for low-maintenance landscapes requiring strong, season-long foliage color

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub

Height

2'-3'

Width

2-3'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Late Spring, Spring

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Purple

Fall color

Purple

Fruit color

Dark Red, Red

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Groundcover, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Drought tolerant

No