Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
हानबीन
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Hainbuche
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
charme
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
carpe
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
choupo-branco
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
grab
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Carpinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Hornbeam
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Hornbeam Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Hornbeam are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Hornbeam
Care of American Beautyberry and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.