Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
China
  
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
  
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H2, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,370.00 cm
  
31
Minimum Width
1,520.00 cm
  
10
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
  
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
  
ALEURITES moluccanus
  
Common Name
Barberry
  
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
  
In Hindi
Burberry
  
candlenut पेड़
  
In German
Burberry
  
Candlenut Baum
  
In French
Burberry
  
arbre Candlenut
  
In Spanish
Burberry
  
árbol candlenut
  
In Greek
Burberry
  
candlenut δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Burberry
  
candlenut árvore
  
In Polish
kwaśnica
  
Tung Molukański drzewo
  
In Latin
Barberry
  
Candlenut ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Berberidaceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Berberis
  
Aleurites
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Aleuritideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Crotonoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Barberry and Candlenut
Season and care of Barberry and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Candlenut Physical Information
Barberry and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Candlenut are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Barberry and Candlenut
Care of Barberry and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.