Great Plant Pick: Dwarf Purpleleaf Japanese Barberry

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What: Dwarf Purpleleaf Japanese Barberry, or berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea Concorde, was selected for its small, compact size and dense growth. In spring, deep red-burgundy foliage emerges as small clusters of bright yellow flowers open and dangle from short, spiky stems. The blooms are quickly hidden by the richly colored foliage. This barberry holds its deep color through the growing season until fall, when it brightens to crimson before dropping its leaves. This is a more consistent grower with better color than the similar but inferior red pygmy barberry.

Great Plant Pick: Dwarf Purpleleaf Japanese Barberry
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