Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Cornales
Family
Berberidaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Bombini
Subfamily
Not Available
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Japanese Barberry and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Black Tupelo
Care of Japanese Barberry and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.