Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Ranunculales
Salicales
Family
Berberidaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Salicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Barberry and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Japanese Barberry and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Japanese Barberry and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.