Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
China
Types
Not Available
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Full Shade
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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Wintercreeper
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Weißbunte
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
wintercreeper
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Wintercreeper
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
wintercreeper
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
wintercreeper
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
wintercreeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Celastrales
Family
Verbenaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Wintercreeper
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beautyberry and Wintercreeper Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Wintercreeper are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Wintercreeper
Care of American Beautyberry and Wintercreeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.