Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
China
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Habitat
Humid climates
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Barberry
In Hindi
Pin Oak
Burberry
In German
Pin-Eichen
Burberry
In French
Pin Oak
Burberry
In Spanish
pin Oak
Burberry
In Greek
pin Oak
Burberry
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
Burberry
In Polish
pin Oak
kwaśnica
In Latin
Quercus
Barberry
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Ranunculales
Family
Fagaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pin Oak and Barberry
Wondering what are the properties of Pin Oak and Barberry? We provide you with everything About Pin Oak and Barberry. Pin Oak doesn't have thorns and Barberry doesn't have thorns. Also Pin Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Pin Oak has allergic reactions like Not Available and Barberry has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Pin Oak and Barberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Barberry
Season and care of Pin Oak and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pin Oak and Barberry Physical Information
Pin Oak and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Barberry are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pin Oak and Barberry
Care of Pin Oak and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pin Oak 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.
