Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
meadows, Well Drained, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Poisonous
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Antispasmodic
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
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
Festuca arundinacea
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Tall Fescue
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
tall fescue
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Rohr-Schwingel
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Festuca arundinacea
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Festuca arundinacea
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
tall fescue
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Festuca arundinacea
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
tall fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Tall Fescue
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Tall Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Tall Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tall Fescue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beautyberry and Tall Fescue Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Tall Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Tall Fescue are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
- Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Tall Fescue
Care of American Beautyberry and Tall Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Tall Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control 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 Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.