Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Needs high amount of water
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
Well 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Beautyberry
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Beautyberry and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beautyberry and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Beautyberry and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Beautyberry and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Beautyberry and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.