Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
  
10-14
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
11-5
  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
  
Pink, Rose, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, White
  
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
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
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
  
Fertilize every year
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Poisonous
  
Kidney Stone
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
  
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, 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, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
  
AVERRHOA carambola
  
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
  
Carambola, Starfruit
  
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
  
carambola पेड़
  
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
  
Sternfrucht Baum
  
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
  
arbre carambole
  
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
  
árbol de carambola
  
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
  
carambola δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
  
árvore de carambola
  
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
  
karambola drzewo
  
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
  
carambola ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Oxalidales
  
Family
Verbenaceae
  
Oxalidaceae
  
Genus
Callicarpa
  
Averrhoa
  
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 Carambola
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Carambola Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Carambola are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Carambola
Care of American Beautyberry and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.