Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
Berberis thunbergii
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ranunculales
Aquifoliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Barberry and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Blue Princess Holly
Care of Japanese Barberry and Blue Princess Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
