Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Phormium tenax,Phormium cookianum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Cliffs, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment
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
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Anaesthesia
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders
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
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Burns, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
PHORMIUM 'Apricot Queen'
Common Name
Barberry
New Zealand Flax
In Hindi
Burberry
New Zealand flax
In German
Burberry
Neuseeländer Flachs
In French
Burberry
lin de Nouvelle-Zélande
In Spanish
Burberry
New Zealand flax
In Greek
Burberry
New Zealand flax
In Portuguese
Burberry
espadana, linho-da-Nova-Zelândia
In Polish
kwaśnica
Nowa Zelandia lnu
In Latin
Barberry
New Zealand flax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Hemerocallidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and New Zealand Flax
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and New Zealand Flax? We provide you with everything About Barberry and New Zealand Flax. Barberry has thorns and New Zealand Flax doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and New Zealand Flax
Season and care of Barberry and New Zealand Flax is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and New Zealand Flax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and New Zealand Flax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for New Zealand Flax is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for New Zealand Flax is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and New Zealand Flax Physical Information
Barberry and New Zealand Flax physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas New Zealand Flax height is 121.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and New Zealand Flax are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
New Zealand Flax flower color: Orange
- New Zealand Flax leaf color: Yellow, Green and Pink
Care of Barberry and New Zealand Flax
Care of Barberry and New Zealand Flax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.