Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Eastern Asia, Japan
  
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
  
Old fields, stream banks
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
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
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
  
Red orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
  
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Obovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
  
Requires regular watering during dry weather
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Red blotch, Sunken patches
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
  
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used to make yellow dye
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
  
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
  
BERBERIS thunbergii
  
Common Name
Nannyberry
  
Japanese Barberry
  
In Hindi
Nannyberry
  
Japanese Barberry
  
In German
Nannyberry
  
Thunberg-Berberitze
  
In French
alisier
  
Berberis thunbergii
  
In Spanish
Nannyberry
  
Berberis thunbergii
  
In Greek
Nannyberry
  
Japanese Barberry
  
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
  
Japanese Barberry
  
In Polish
Nannyberry
  
Berberys Thunberga
  
In Latin
Nannyberry
  
Japanese Barberry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Dipsacales
  
Ranunculales
  
Family
Caprifoliaceae
  
Berberidaceae
  
Genus
Viburnum
  
Berberis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Japanese Barberry
Season and care of Nannyberry and Japanese Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Japanese Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nannyberry and Japanese Barberry Physical Information
Nannyberry and Japanese Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Japanese Barberry are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Nannyberry and Japanese Barberry
Care of Nannyberry and Japanese Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.