Life Span
Perennial
Not Registered
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acicular
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous
Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Wood
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Japanese Cedar
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
cedro japonés
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
japoński cedr
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Cyptomeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Japanese Cedar flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Japanese Cedar
Care of American Beautyberry and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Japanese Cedar pruning is done 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 Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.