Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern United States
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Not available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, 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
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Beautyberry
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Beautyberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beautyberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Beautyberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Beautyberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Beautyberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.