Berberis (Barberry) 

• Small, sharp spines (barbs!) along the stems.
• Great accent or specimen plants.
• Deer and rabbit resistant.

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thunbergii 'Concorde' 

• Tight, compact habit
• Dramatic maroon and plum foliage
• Tolerant of shearing, road salt
• Useful low hedge or border edging
• 2' H X 3' W

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Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'

Weigela Fine Wine®

Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound'

Physocarpus opulifolius Tiny Wine®

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thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' (Dwarf Japanese Barberry)

• Crimson foliage
• Red berries in the fall extend season of interest through winter ​
• Great choice for mass and foundation plantings
• 2' H X 3' W

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Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound'

Berberis thunbergii 'Concord'

Physocarpus opulifolius Tiny Wine®

Weigela Spilled Wine®