Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Snow Bush
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
crimson pygmy
In German
Schnee Bush
crimson pygmy
In French
neige Bush
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
nieve Bush
crimson pygmy
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Ranunculales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Snow Bush and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Snow Bush and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Snow Bush and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Snow Bush and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.