Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
जायफल
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Muskatnuss
In French
Berberis thunbergii
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
nuez moscada
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
noz-moscada
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Magnoliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Nutmeg
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Barberry and Nutmeg Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Nutmeg are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Japanese Barberry and Nutmeg
Care of Japanese Barberry and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.