{"product_id":"concorde-barberry","title":"Concorde Barberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDeep Violet-Purple in a Compact, Award-Winning Mound\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcorde Barberry (\u003cem\u003eBerberis thunbergii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Concorde') is prized for its exceptionally rich, deep violet-purple foliage held on a dense, slow-growing dwarf mound. An Award of Garden Merit winner, it keeps its dark color from spring through fall without flopping or needing a trim, making it one of the most refined small purple shrubs available. Thorny, deer-resistant, and drought-tough, it's a jewel-toned accent for compact Edina, Minnetonka, and Eagan gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBerberis thunbergii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Concorde'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–2 ft tall and wide (dwarf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4–8 (hardy across most of Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (best color); tolerates part sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep violet-purple, red-purple in fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates poor, dry soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Traits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer resistant, drought tolerant, dwarf, award winner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcorde is ideal at the front of a border, as edging, in rock gardens, and in containers where its dark, jewel-like color anchors brighter companions. Its slow, tidy growth needs little care, and the thorny stems deter deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall, when cool weather and steady moisture help the roots establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems. Full sun keeps the violet-purple richest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1–2 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water only during extended dry spells. It's very drought tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line gives efficient, low-water moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does Concorde get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a slow-growing dwarf, maturing at roughly 1.5–2 feet tall and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's hardy to Zone 4 and grows well across most of the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the thorny stems make it reliably deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun produces the deepest violet-purple; shade dulls the color toward green.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Concorde with gold and coral barberries and our other compact, deer-resistant shrubs for a refined, low-care border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Concorde Barberry Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slow-growing dwarf matures at just 1.5–2 ft, so for a continuous low edge plant on 2-foot centers; for accents, use single plants or groups of 3 spaced 2 ft apart at the front of the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (2 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConcorde Barberry Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves emerge already deep violet-purple — no waiting for the color to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The jewel-dark mound holds its color through heat without fading, flopping, or shearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage deepens to red-purple for a final glow before leaf drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact twiggy dome that disappears tidily under snow and needs no protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-nugget-barberry\"\u003eGolden Nugget Barberry\u003c\/a\u003e — the gold dwarf the body suggests pairing; electric contrast at the same tiny scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/orange-rocket-barberry\"\u003eOrange Rocket Barberry\u003c\/a\u003e — coral-orange upright for a vertical accent behind the dark mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldfinger-potentilla\"\u003eGoldfinger Potentilla\u003c\/a\u003e — bright yellow summer flowers that pop against violet-purple foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-star-juniper\"\u003eBlue Star Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — steel-blue evergreen texture for year-round structure beside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Concorde Barberry Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it if you have a sunny, well-drained spot that needs a refined, no-maintenance dark accent — it shrugs off deer, drought, and poor soil, and never outgrows its space. It's not a fit for shade (the violet dulls toward green) or for buyers planning years ahead: Minnesota is phasing out Japanese barberry sales (currently legal through the end of 2028), so consider native alternatives if long-term replaceability matters to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54304863617329,"sku":null,"price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54304863650097,"sku":null,"price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/concorde-barberry.jpg?v=1779567567","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/concorde-barberry","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}