Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Japan
Types
Not Available
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
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, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Palmfarn
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Sago Palm
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
palma de sagú
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
Sago palma
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Sago Palm
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Cycadales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Sago Palm
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Barberry and Sago Palm Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Sago Palm are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Sago Palm
Care of Japanese Barberry and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.