Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Old fields, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
creamy white
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
BERBERIS thunbergii
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Japanese Barberry
In Hindi
desert broom
Japanese Barberry
In German
Wüste Besen
Thunberg-Berberitze
In French
desert broom
Berberis thunbergii
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Berberis thunbergii
In Greek
desert broom
Japanese Barberry
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Japanese Barberry
In Polish
desert broom
Berberys Thunberga
In Latin
desert broom
Japanese Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Asteraceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Rose Glow Barberry
Season and care of Desert Broom and Rose Glow Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Rose Glow Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose Glow Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose Glow Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose Glow Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Rose Glow Barberry Physical Information
Desert Broom and Rose Glow Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Rose Glow Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Rose Glow Barberry are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Rose Glow Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Rose Glow Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Desert Broom and Rose Glow Barberry
Care of Desert Broom and Rose Glow Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose Glow Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose Glow Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.