Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Shaded sites, Waste areas
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Kraut Robert
In French
Berberis thunbergii
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
erva robert
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
herb robert
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Geraniales
Family
Berberidaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Herb Robert
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Barberry and Herb Robert Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Herb Robert are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Herb Robert
Care of Japanese Barberry and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.