Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Beautyberry
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Beautyberry and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beautyberry and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Beautyberry and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Beautyberry and Black Chokeberry
Care of Beautyberry and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.