Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
marginata, sanderiana
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
ARISAEMA dracontium
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Green Dragon
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
Arisaema dracontium
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Arisaema dracontium
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Arisaema dracontium
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Arisaema dracontium
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
Arisaema dracontium
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
Arisaema dracontium
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Arisaema dracontium
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Arisaema dracontium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Arales
Family
Berberidaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Arisaemateae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Barberry and Green Dragon
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Barberry and Green Dragon? We provide you with everything About Japanese Barberry and Green Dragon. Japanese Barberry has thorns and Green Dragon doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Barberry has allergic reactions like Not Available and Green Dragon has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Japanese Barberry and Green Dragon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Green Dragon
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Green Dragon is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Green Dragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Dragon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Green Dragon is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Barberry and Green Dragon Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Green Dragon physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Green Dragon are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Green Dragon flower color: Green
- Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Green Dragon
Care of Japanese Barberry and Green Dragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Dragon 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 Green Dragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.