Japanese Barberry plant
Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is a shrub that grows 3-6 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 4-8, prefers well-drained soil, full sun to part shade, low to medium moisture, edible fruits, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1-1.5 meters
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, acidic soil
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Low to medium
Edible
Yes, fruits
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Japan
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
1 to 5
Humidity (%)
40-60
Potting media
Peat moss, sand
Fertilizers
Low-nitrogen
Watering
Low
Flowering Time
Spring, Early Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.3-0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Low
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20+ years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant, improves circulation
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Rust, Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Anthracnose
White, powdery growth on leaves, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Dark spots on leaves, Yellowing leaves, wilting, Leaf spots, twig dieback
Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Prune and dispose of infected parts
Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with chlorothalonil