Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China
Southern Africa
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used to poison animals during hunting
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
EUPHORBIA virosa
Common Name
Barberry
Gifboom
In Hindi
Burberry
Gifboom
In German
Burberry
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
In French
Burberry
Euphorbia virosa
In Spanish
Burberry
Euphorbia virosa
In Greek
Burberry
Euphorbia virosa
In Portuguese
Burberry
Euphorbia virosa
In Polish
kwaśnica
Euphorbia virosa
In Latin
Barberry
Euphorbia virosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ranunculales
Malpighiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Gifboom
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Gifboom? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Gifboom. Barberry has thorns and Gifboom doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Gifboom 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 Gifboom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Gifboom
Season and care of Barberry and Gifboom is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Gifboom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gifboom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gifboom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Gifboom Physical Information
Barberry and Gifboom physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Gifboom are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
- Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Barberry and Gifboom
Care of Barberry and Gifboom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Gifboom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.