Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Rotkohl
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Brassicales
Family
Berberidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Japanese Barberry and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Red Cabbage
Care of Japanese Barberry and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.