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About Barberry and Esperanza


About Esperanza and Barberry


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tree   

Origin
China   
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil   

Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,   
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas   

Habitat
Hillside, Woods   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
8-15   

AHS Heat Zone
-9999   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
Lemon yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Red   
Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval   
Lance shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
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   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Cold climate, Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Ample Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Average Water   

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   
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium   

Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt   
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Cold climate, Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

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   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems   
Diuretic   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Not Available   

Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana   
TECOMA stans   

Common Name
Barberry   
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush   

In Hindi
Burberry   
Esperanza   

In German
Burberry   
Esperanza   

In French
Burberry   
Esperanza   

In Spanish
Burberry   
Esperanza   

In Greek
Burberry   
Esperanza   

In Portuguese
Burberry   
Esperanza   

In Polish
kwaśnica   
Esperanza   

In Latin
Barberry   
Esperanza   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Ranunculales   
Lamiales   

Family
Berberidaceae   
Bignoniaceae   

Genus
Berberis   
Tecoma   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Tecomeae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
14   
99+

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Properties of Barberry and Esperanza

Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Esperanza? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Esperanza. Barberry has thorns and Esperanza doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Esperanza 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 Esperanza and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Barberry and Esperanza

Season and care of Barberry and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Barberry and Esperanza Physical Information

Barberry and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Esperanza are as follows:

Care of Barberry and Esperanza

Care of Barberry and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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