Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Asia
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Barberry
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Burberry
Fichten
In Spanish
Burberry
Picea
In Portuguese
Burberry
Picea
In Polish
kwaśnica
Świerk
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Pinales
Family
Berberidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Barberry and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Barberry and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Barberry and Sitka Spruce
Care of Barberry and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
