Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous
no allergic reactions
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
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, 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
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of American Beautyberry and Powder Puff Tree
Care of American Beautyberry and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.