Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Fuchsia
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
फ्यूशिया
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Fuchsie
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Fucsia
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
φουξία
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Fúcsia
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Fuksja
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Verbenaceae
Onagraceae
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 Fuchsia
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Fuchsia Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Fuchsia are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Fuchsia
Care of American Beautyberry and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.