Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Shrub
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Sunny Edge
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Red, Green, Light 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Physostegia
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
Physostegia
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Physostegia
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Physostegia
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Physostegia
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
Physostegia
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
Physostegia
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Physostegia
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Physostegia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Berberis
Physostegia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Physostegia
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Physostegia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Barberry and Physostegia Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Physostegia are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Physostegia
Care of Japanese Barberry and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.