Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

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Deciduous shrub with spiny stems and small oval leaves. Features vibrant foliage ranging from green to purple-red, yellow flowers in spring, and blue berries.
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Plant Details

Common Name Japanese Barberry
Family Berberidaceae
Genus Berberis
Species Thunbergii
Origin Japan, China
Blooming Spring, small yellow flowers followed by blue berries in autumn
Leaf Color Green, Red, Purple depending on cultivar
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil. Tolerates pH 5.0 to 8.0.

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Watering

Water regularly until established. Drought tolerant once mature.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for best color and flowering, tolerates partial shade.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to shape; remove dead wood in late winter.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-11° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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