Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
CYTISUS 'Lena'
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Broom
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Broom
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Besen
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
balai
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
escoba
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
σκούπα
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
vassoura
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
miotła
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Fabaceae
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 Broom
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Broom is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beautyberry and Broom Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Broom physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Broom are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
- Broom leaf color: Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Broom
Care of American Beautyberry and Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.