Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
FOENICULUM vulgare
Common Name
Barberry
Common Fennel, Fennel
In German
Burberry
Fenchel
In French
Burberry
Fenouil
In Spanish
Burberry
Hinojo
In Portuguese
Burberry
Funcho
In Polish
kwaśnica
Koper włoski
In Latin
Barberry
faeniculi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Apiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Berberis
Foeniculum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Fennel
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Fennel? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Fennel. Barberry has thorns and Fennel doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Fennel 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 Fennel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Fennel
Season and care of Barberry and Fennel is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Fennel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fennel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fennel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Fennel Physical Information
Barberry and Fennel physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Fennel are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fennel flower color: Yellow
- Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Barberry and Fennel
Care of Barberry and Fennel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.