Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Goldrush apple tree, Gala apple tree, Fuji apple tree
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
High cholestrol, Indigestion, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Added to salads, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
MALUS domestica 'Arkansas Black'
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Apple, Arkansas Black Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
Arkansas Black Apple
Tree
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Arkansas Schwarz Apple
Baum
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Arkansas noir d'Apple
Arbre
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Arkansas Negro de Apple
Árbol
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
Αρκάνσας Μαύρο της Apple
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
Arkansas Preto da Apple
Árvore
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Arkansas Czarny jabłko
Drzewo
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Texas Niger Apple
Arbor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Arkansas Black Apple
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Arkansas Black Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Arkansas Black Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arkansas Black Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arkansas Black Apple is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arkansas Black Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Barberry and Arkansas Black Apple Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Arkansas Black Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Arkansas Black Apple height is 180.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Arkansas Black Apple are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Arkansas Black Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Arkansas Black Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Arkansas Black Apple
Care of Japanese Barberry and Arkansas Black Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arkansas Black Apple pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arkansas Black Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.