Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Herbs
  
Origin
China
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
  
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
  
Dry areas, Open scrub
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
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
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
  
Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
  
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
  
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
  
Common Name
Barberry
  
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
  
In Hindi
Burberry
  
टस्कन ब्लू दौनी
  
In German
Burberry
  
Tuscan Blau Rosmarin
  
In French
Burberry
  
Toscane Bleu Rosemary
  
In Spanish
Burberry
  
Toscana azul Romero
  
In Greek
Burberry
  
Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary
  
In Portuguese
Burberry
  
Tuscan Azul Rosemary
  
In Polish
kwaśnica
  
Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary
  
In Latin
Barberry
  
Tusci Rosemary blue
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Berberidaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Berberis
  
Rosmarinus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Barberry and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Season and care of Barberry and Tuscan Blue Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tuscan Blue Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Physical Information
Barberry and Tuscan Blue Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tuscan Blue Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Tuscan Blue Rosemary are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tuscan Blue Rosemary flower color: Blue Violet
- Tuscan Blue Rosemary leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Barberry and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Care of Barberry and Tuscan Blue Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Tuscan Blue Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuscan Blue Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.