Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Boston Ivy
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Boston Ivy
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Boston Ivy
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beautyberry and Boston Ivy Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Boston Ivy are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of American Beautyberry and Boston Ivy
Care of American Beautyberry and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.