Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Western Europe, Turkey
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Aromatic herb
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Green, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over 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, Alkaline
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
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
Cold, Cough, Diabetes, gallstones, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
ORIGANUM majorana 'Aureum'
Common Name
Barberry
Sweet Marjoram
In Hindi
Burberry
मीठा कुठरा
In German
Burberry
Majoran
In French
Burberry
marjolaine
In Spanish
Burberry
mejorana
In Greek
Burberry
γλυκό μαντζουράνα
In Portuguese
Burberry
manjerona
In Polish
kwaśnica
słodki majeranek
In Latin
Barberry
amaracus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Sweet Marjoram
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Sweet Marjoram? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Sweet Marjoram. Barberry has thorns and Sweet Marjoram doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Sweet Marjoram
Season and care of Barberry and Sweet Marjoram is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Sweet Marjoram Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Marjoram season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Marjoram is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Marjoram is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Sweet Marjoram Physical Information
Barberry and Sweet Marjoram physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sweet Marjoram height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Sweet Marjoram are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Marjoram flower color: White and Pink
- Sweet Marjoram leaf color: Yellow and Yellow green
Care of Barberry and Sweet Marjoram
Care of Barberry and Sweet Marjoram include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.