Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Herbs, Perennial
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
  
Semi desert, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12 - 9
  
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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, White
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
  
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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, Don't use high pH fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
  
Allergy
Poisonous
  
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
  
Air purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
  
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Bark, Leaf Stalks, 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
  
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
  
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
  
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
  
अडुळसा, अडुसा
  
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
  
Indisches Lungenkraut
  
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Verbenaceae
  
Acanthaceae
  
Genus
Callicarpa
  
Justicia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Justicieae
  
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
  
Acanthoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Malabar nut
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beautyberry and Malabar nut Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Malabar nut are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Malabar nut
Care of American Beautyberry and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.