Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Not Available
Star anise and more
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Anise
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Anis
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Anis
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Anís
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
anis
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Anyż
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Apiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Berberis
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Anise
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Japanese Barberry and Anise Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Anise are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Anise
Care of Japanese Barberry and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.