Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark 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
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
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water carefully
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, 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Barberry
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Burberry
रो अंजीर
In German
Burberry
Birkenfeige
In French
Burberry
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Burberry
higo llorón
In Greek
Burberry
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Burberry
chorando fig
In Polish
kwaśnica
płacz rys
In Latin
Barberry
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Urticales
Family
Berberidaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Barberry and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Barberry and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Weeping Fig
Care of Barberry and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.