Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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 ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Barberry
Grapefruit
In German
Burberry
Grapefruit
In French
Burberry
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Burberry
Pomelo
In Greek
Burberry
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Burberry
Toranja
In Polish
kwaśnica
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Sapindales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Barberry and Grapefruit
Season and care of Barberry and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Grapefruit Physical Information
Barberry and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Grapefruit are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Grapefruit
Care of Barberry and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.