Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-9
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
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Prune in summer, 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, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Poisonous
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, 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
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
POKEBERRY
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Kermesbeere
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Pokeberry
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
alkiermes
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Verbenaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Phytolacca
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Pokeberry
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Pokeberry Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Pokeberry are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Pokeberry
Care of American Beautyberry and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.