Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Poisonous
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Bing Cherry
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Bing Cherry Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Bing Cherry are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Beautyberry and Bing Cherry
Care of American Beautyberry and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.