Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
DENDROBIUM nobile
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Noble Dendrobium
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Noble Dendrobium
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Verbenaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of American Beautyberry and Nobile Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.