Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Broccoli
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
ब्रोकली
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Brokkoli
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Brocoli
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Brócoli
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
brócolis
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
brokuły
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Capparales
Family
Berberidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Broccoli
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Japanese Barberry and Broccoli Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Broccoli are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Broccoli
Care of Japanese Barberry and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.