Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
Quercus
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Quercus
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Quercus
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Quercus
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
Quercus
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
Quercus
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Quercus
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Water Oak
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Barberry and Water Oak Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Water Oak are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Japanese Barberry and Water Oak
Care of Japanese Barberry and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
