Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water regularly for 2 months
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
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Barberry
Wilga, Native Willow
In French
Burberry
loriot
In Spanish
Burberry
oriol
In Portuguese
Burberry
papa-figos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Sapindales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Wilga
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Wilga? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Wilga. Barberry has thorns and Wilga doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Wilga 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 Wilga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Wilga
Season and care of Barberry and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Wilga Physical Information
Barberry and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Wilga are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Wilga
Care of Barberry and Wilga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.