Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
China, Japan
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Banks, Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Canker, Root knot nematode
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Container, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Groundcover
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
Pachysandra terminalis
Common Name
Barberry
Pachysandra, Japanese pachysandra, carpet box, Japanese spurge
In Hindi
Burberry
जापानी रसदार पौधा
In German
Burberry
japanische Spurge
In French
Burberry
Euphorbe japonaise
In Spanish
Burberry
Euphorbia japonesa
In Greek
Burberry
Ιαπωνικά Ευφόρβιο
In Portuguese
Burberry
Spurge japonês
In Polish
kwaśnica
japoński Wilczomlecz
In Latin
Barberry
Spurge Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Euphorbiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Berberis
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Japanese Spurge
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Japanese Spurge? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Japanese Spurge. Barberry has thorns and Japanese Spurge doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Japanese Spurge 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 Japanese Spurge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Japanese Spurge
Season and care of Barberry and Japanese Spurge is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Japanese Spurge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Spurge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Spurge is Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Spurge is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Japanese Spurge Physical Information
Barberry and Japanese Spurge physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Japanese Spurge height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Japanese Spurge are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Spurge flower color: White
- Japanese Spurge leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Japanese Spurge
Care of Barberry and Japanese Spurge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Japanese Spurge 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 Japanese Spurge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
