Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
cornelian चेरी
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Kornelkirsche
In French
Berberis thunbergii
cornouiller
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Krwawnik Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Cornales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Barberry and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Japanese Barberry and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.