Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
China
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Barberry
In German
Wacholder
Burberry
In French
Genévrier
Burberry
In Spanish
Juniperus
Burberry
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Burberry
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Burberry
In Polish
Juniperus
kwaśnica
In Latin
Juniperus
Barberry
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Ranunculales
Family
Cupressaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juniper and Barberry
Season and care of Juniper and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juniper and Barberry Physical Information
Juniper and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Barberry are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Juniper and Barberry
Care of Juniper and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.