Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
जामुन
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Zwetschgen
In French
Berberis thunbergii
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
damson ameixa
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
mirabelki
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
damson plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Damson
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Damson season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Barberry and Damson Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Damson are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Japanese Barberry and Damson
Care of Japanese Barberry and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Damson pruning is done 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.