Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
when new, water every week
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 Shade, Partial shade
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
Common Name
Barberry
Alaska fern
In Hindi
Burberry
Soft Shield Fern
In German
Burberry
Grannen-Schildfarn
In French
Burberry
Soft Shield Fern
In Spanish
Burberry
Soft Shield Fern
In Greek
Burberry
Soft Shield Fern
In Portuguese
Burberry
Soft Shield Fern
In Polish
kwaśnica
Soft Shield Fern
In Latin
Barberry
Soft Shield Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Polypodiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Berberis
Polystichum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Soft Shield Fern
Season and care of Barberry and Soft Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Soft Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Soft Shield Fern Physical Information
Barberry and Soft Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Soft Shield Fern are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
- Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Barberry and Soft Shield Fern
Care of Barberry and Soft Shield Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.