Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Beautyberry
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Bombini
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Beautyberry and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Beautyberry and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Beautyberry and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Beautyberry and Black Tupelo
Care of Beautyberry and Black Tupelo 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 Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.