Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, 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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Carissia
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Carissa
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
carissa
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
carissa
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
carissa
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
carissa
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
carissa
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
carissa
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Verbenaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Carisseae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Carissa
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carissa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Carissa Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Carissa are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Carissa
Care of American Beautyberry and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.