Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Golden Chain Tree
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
Laburnum
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Goldregen (Pflanze)
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Laburnum
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Laburnum
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
Laburnum
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
Laburnum
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Złotokap
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Laburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fabales
Family
Berberidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Golden Chain Tree
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Golden Chain Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Golden Chain Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Chain Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Barberry and Golden Chain Tree Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Golden Chain Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Golden Chain Tree are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Golden Chain Tree
Care of Japanese Barberry and Golden Chain Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.