Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Europe
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bog Garden
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Paper pulp, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
PICEA omorika
Common Name
Barberry
Serbian Spruce
In Hindi
Burberry
Serbian Spruce
In German
Burberry
serbische Fichte
In French
Burberry
serbe Spruce
In Spanish
Burberry
serbio Spruce
In Greek
Burberry
σερβική έλατο
In Portuguese
Burberry
sérvio Spruce
In Polish
kwaśnica
Świerk serbski
In Latin
Barberry
Sinensi Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Pinales
Family
Berberidaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Serbian Spruce
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Serbian Spruce? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Serbian Spruce. Barberry has thorns and Serbian Spruce doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Serbian Spruce 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 Serbian Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Serbian Spruce
Season and care of Barberry and Serbian Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Serbian Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Serbian Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Serbian Spruce Physical Information
Barberry and Serbian Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Serbian Spruce are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Serbian Spruce flower color: Not Available
- Serbian Spruce leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Serbian Spruce
Care of Barberry and Serbian Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Serbian Spruce pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Serbian Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.