Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China
Eastern Asia, India
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Barberry
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
Burberry
Elkhorn
In German
Burberry
Elkhorn
In French
Burberry
Elkhorn
In Spanish
Burberry
cuerno de alce
In Greek
Burberry
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Burberry
Elkhorn
In Polish
kwaśnica
Elkhorn
In Latin
Barberry
Elkhorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Malpighiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Elkhorn
Season and care of Barberry and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Elkhorn Physical Information
Barberry and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Elkhorn are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Barberry and Elkhorn
Care of Barberry and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.