Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous
Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
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
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Fullers Karde
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Verbenaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beautyberry and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Fuller's Teasel
Care of American Beautyberry and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.