Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Red
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
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
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, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Poisonous
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, 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
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Grape tomato
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Traube Tomate
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
tomate uva
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
tomate uva
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
tomate uva
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Solaneae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Grape Tomato
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Grape Tomato Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Grape Tomato are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Grape Tomato
Care of American Beautyberry and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.