Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
China
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Beautyberry
European crab apple
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
european crab apple
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
european crab apple
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Beautyberry and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Beautyberry and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Beautyberry and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Beautyberry and European Crab Apple
Care of Beautyberry and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.