What is Bush Bush?
Bush Bush, also known as Pepperidge shrub, is a persistent permanent garden shrub characterized by its thorny branches, ornamental leaves and colored fruit. A member of the family berberis may be either deciduous or evergreen, depending on the diversity. The shrub grows in many different parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, North and South America and Africa. Barberry was introduced to the United States at the beginning of the 18th century and today remains a popular landscape plant.
covered with gray, smooth bark, the case produces a sharp spine on the joints of each branch, contributing to its unique appearance. The shrub flowers appear in the spring at the end of its branches, either individually or in long, hanging bundles known as Racemes . Flowers are usually bright yellow to orange. These attractive flowers are followed by clearly colored berries that contain seeds of plants.
Barberry also produce four to five narrowly group leaves on each branch with sharp spines around oregions. The deciduous barbershop are known for their living autumn color, because the leaves are from pink to dark red before they finally fall. In most varieties, the leaves are green above and below gray. However, some evergreen species develop a brilliant white color on the underside of the leaves, which increases the attraction of the bush.
Today, more than 450 Barberry species are known, although only a few are commonly grown. Some of the most popular species include Japanese Bush Barberry ( Berberis Thunbergii ) and Golden Barberry Bush ( Berberis Thunbergii 'aurea' ). The dwarf Barberry Bush, a smaller version of Japanese Barberry, also known as Crimson Pygmy, has recently gained popularity for its easy care and compact form.
In the domestic landscape, Bush Barberry bush only minimal care if the correct growing placement is ensured. Shut works best when grown in fertile, damp, well -drained soil, inan area that receives full sunlight. Barberry will tolerate a partial shadow if necessary, but will grow more slowly. Pruning is necessary just after the flowers of plants or at the end of winter before the start of new spring growth to make branches and increase visual attraction. Regular fertilization during the growing season and watering during the summer dry magic will ensure the continued success of Barberry in the garden.
Although the Barberry case is most valued for their ornamental value, they also have culinary, medicinal and home use. The shrub berries are edible and contain rich reserves of vitamin C, although sharp spines on the leaves and branches make harvesting difficult. In some areas of the world, barberhood is used to produce jams, unfortunately and canning. In a pinch, they can be used in recipes as a replacement for cranberries or rose hips.
Bush Barberry has a history of therapeutic use, which dates for thousands of years. In Indian folk medicine, berries are used to treat diarrhea and upset the stomach, increasing tasteEven to eat, reduce fever and support vitality and overall well -being. Barberry extract was modernly used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, and to relieve urine inflammation, gastrointestinal and airways. Barberry is available as a medicinal herb in various forms, including capsules, extracts, tinctures and ointments for local use.