Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
पीले अदरक
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Verbenaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Yellow Ginger
Care of American Beautyberry and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.