Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10
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
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
DIERVILLA lonicera
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Bush madreselva
Planta
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Dipsacales
Family
Berberidaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Diervilleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Barberry and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Japanese Barberry and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Japanese Barberry and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.