Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Central America, South America
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, saturated soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, allergy clogging, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
Common Name
Barberry
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
In German
Burberry
Echte Guave
In French
Burberry
Goyavier
In Spanish
Burberry
guayaba
In Greek
Burberry
Goiabeira
In Portuguese
Burberry
Goiabeira
In Polish
kwaśnica
Gujawa pospolita
In Latin
Barberry
Goiabeira
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Myrtales
Family
Berberidaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Berberis
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Goiabeira
Season and care of Barberry and Goiabeira is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Goiabeira Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Goiabeira is Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goiabeira is Neutral.
Barberry and Goiabeira Physical Information
Barberry and Goiabeira physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Goiabeira are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Goiabeira flower color: White
- Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Goiabeira
Care of Barberry and Goiabeira include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Goiabeira pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, 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 Goiabeira needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.