Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
North Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Availble
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, 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 essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Saharan myrtle
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Saharan myrtle
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
murta Saharan
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Saharan Myrtle
Care of American Beautyberry and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.