Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
China
Types
Not Available
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vine/Liana
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Barberry
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Burberry
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Burberry
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Burberry
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Burberry
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Burberry
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Burberry
In Polish
Boston Ivy
kwaśnica
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Vitales
Ranunculales
Family
Vitaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Berberis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Barberry
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Barberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Barberry Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Barberry are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Barberry
Care of Boston Ivy and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.