Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
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 Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Raintree
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
raintree
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
raintree
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
raintree
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Raintree
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Raintree
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Raintree
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Raintree
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Raintree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Raintree Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Raintree are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Raintree
Care of American Beautyberry and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.