Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
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
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
Red Cardinal
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Red Cardinal
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Cárdenas
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fabales
Family
Berberidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Barberry and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Red Cardinal
Care of Japanese Barberry and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.