Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Slopes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
BETULA papyrifera
Common Name
Barberry
Paper Birch
In Hindi
Burberry
Paper birch
In German
Burberry
Papierbirke
In French
Burberry
Le bouleau à papier
In Spanish
Burberry
abedul de papel
In Greek
Burberry
σημύδα χαρτί
In Portuguese
Burberry
vidoeiro de papel
In Polish
kwaśnica
brzoza papieru
In Latin
Barberry
Paper betula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Paper Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Paper Birch? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Paper Birch. Barberry has thorns and Paper Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Paper Birch 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 Paper Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Paper Birch
Season and care of Barberry and Paper Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Paper Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paper Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paper Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paper Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Paper Birch Physical Information
Barberry and Paper Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Paper Birch are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Paper Birch flower color: Yellow
- Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Barberry and Paper Birch
Care of Barberry and Paper Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Paper Birch 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 Paper Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.