Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
ABIES concolor
Common Name
Barberry
white fir, Colorado white fir
In Hindi
Burberry
White Fir
In German
Burberry
White Fir
In French
Burberry
White Fir
In Spanish
Burberry
White Fir
In Greek
Burberry
White Fir
In Portuguese
Burberry
White Fir
In Latin
Barberry
abies alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Pinales
Family
Berberidaceae
Pinaceae
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 White Fir
Season and care of Barberry and White Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and White Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and White Fir Physical Information
Barberry and White Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and White Fir are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Barberry and White Fir
Care of Barberry and White Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.