Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
ERICA carnea
Common Name
Barberry
Winter heath
In Hindi
Burberry
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
Burberry
Alpine Heath
In French
Burberry
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
Burberry
Alpine Heath
In Greek
Burberry
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
Burberry
Alpine Heath
In Polish
kwaśnica
Alpine Heath
In Latin
Barberry
Alpini Heath
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Ericales
Family
Berberidaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ericeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Alpine Heath
Season and care of Barberry and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Heath season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Alpine Heath Physical Information
Barberry and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Alpine Heath are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of Barberry and Alpine Heath
Care of Barberry and Alpine Heath include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.