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About Barberry and Gardenia


About Gardenia and Barberry


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Shrubs   

Origin
China   
China   

Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,   
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
200   
27

Habitat
Hillside, Woods   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
8-10   

AHS Heat Zone
-9999   
12-8   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
26.25 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
5.24 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Red   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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   
Ovate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Bright Indirect Sunlight   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring   
Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Stem Planting, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering   
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period   

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   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Bright Indirect Sunlight   

Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads   
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt   
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Double   

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   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Bees   

Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn   
Asthma, Headache   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Showy Purposes   

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   
Cold, Negativity   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana   
Gardenia   

Common Name
Barberry   
Gardenia   

In Hindi
Burberry   
Gardenia   

In German
Burberry   
Gardenie   

In French
Burberry   
Gardénia   

In Spanish
Burberry   
Gardenia   

In Greek
Burberry   
γαρδένια   

In Portuguese
Burberry   
gardênia   

In Polish
kwaśnica   
Gardenia   

In Latin
Barberry   
Gardenia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Ranunculales   
Gentianales   

Family
Berberidaceae   
Rubiaceae   

Genus
Berberis   
Gardenia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Gardenieae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Ixoroideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
140   
99+

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Properties of Barberry and Gardenia

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

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Season and Care of Barberry and Gardenia

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

Barberry and Gardenia Physical Information

Barberry and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Gardenia are as follows:

Care of Barberry and Gardenia

Care of Barberry and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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