Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Perennial
  
Origin
China
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
  
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
  
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
  
Mountain tops, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
  
9*2
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Cone shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Divison, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Prevent weeds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
  
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
  
Common Name
Barberry
  
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
  
In Hindi
Burberry
  
Astilbe
  
In German
Burberry
  
Prachtspieren
  
In French
Burberry
  
Astilbe
  
In Spanish
Burberry
  
Astilbe
  
In Greek
Burberry
  
astilbe
  
In Portuguese
Burberry
  
astilbe
  
In Polish
kwaśnica
  
astilbe
  
In Latin
Barberry
  
Artemisia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Berberidaceae
  
Saxifragaceae
  
Genus
Berberis
  
Astilbe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Barberry and Astilbe
Season and care of Barberry and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Astilbe Physical Information
Barberry and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Astilbe are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Barberry and Astilbe
Care of Barberry and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.