Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
South America
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Barberry
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Burberry
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Burberry
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Burberry
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Burberry
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Burberry
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Burberry
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
kwaśnica
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Barberry
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fabales
Family
Berberidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Berberis
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Powder Puff Tree. Barberry has thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Barberry and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Barberry and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Barberry and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Barberry and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.