Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
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, 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
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Crossandra
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Crossandra
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Crossandra
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Crossandra
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Crossandra
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Crossandra
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Crossandra
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Crossandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Verbenaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Crossandra
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Crossandra Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Crossandra are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Crossandra
Care of American Beautyberry and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.