Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
China, Japan
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
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
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
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
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, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
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
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Barberry
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
Burberry
pachysandra
In German
Burberry
Ysander
In French
Burberry
pachysandra
In Spanish
Burberry
Pachysandra
In Greek
Burberry
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Burberry
Pachysandra
In Polish
kwaśnica
Runianka
In Latin
Barberry
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Order
Ranunculales
Buxales
Family
Berberidaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Berberis
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
sarcococceae
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Pachysandra
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Pachysandra? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Pachysandra. Barberry has thorns and Pachysandra doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Pachysandra
Season and care of Barberry and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Pachysandra Physical Information
Barberry and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Pachysandra are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Pachysandra
Care of Barberry and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.