Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-14
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Barberry
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Burberry
carambola पेड़
In German
Burberry
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Burberry
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Burberry
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Burberry
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Burberry
árvore de carambola
In Polish
kwaśnica
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Barberry
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Oxalidales
Family
Berberidaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Carambola. Barberry has thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Carambola has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Barberry and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Carambola
Season and care of Barberry and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Carambola Physical Information
Barberry and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Carambola are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Barberry and Carambola
Care of Barberry and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.