Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-14
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
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
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
Carnegiea gigantea
Common Name
Barberry
Saguaro
In Hindi
Burberry
Saguaro
In German
Burberry
Saguaro
In French
Burberry
Saguaro
In Spanish
Burberry
Saguaro
In Greek
Burberry
Saguaro
In Portuguese
Burberry
Saguaro
In Polish
kwaśnica
Saguaro
In Latin
Barberry
Saguaro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Saguaro
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Saguaro? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Saguaro. Barberry has thorns and Saguaro doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Saguaro 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 Saguaro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Saguaro
Season and care of Barberry and Saguaro is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Saguaro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saguaro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saguaro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saguaro is Neutral.
Barberry and Saguaro Physical Information
Barberry and Saguaro physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Saguaro are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
- Saguaro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barberry and Saguaro
Care of Barberry and Saguaro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Saguaro 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 Saguaro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.