Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
China, Japan
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, 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
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Beautyberry
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
Fuyu ख़ुरमा
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Fuyu Persimmon
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Fuyu Persimmon
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Fuyu caqui
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Fuyu Λωτός
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Fuyu Persimmon
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Fuyu Persimmon
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Persimmon Impromptus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Diospyros
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Fuyu Persimmon
Season and care of Beautyberry and Fuyu Persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Fuyu Persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuyu Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Fuyu Persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Fuyu Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Beautyberry and Fuyu Persimmon Physical Information
Beautyberry and Fuyu Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Fuyu Persimmon height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Fuyu Persimmon are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Fuyu Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- Fuyu Persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Beautyberry and Fuyu Persimmon
Care of Beautyberry and Fuyu Persimmon 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 Fuyu Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuyu Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.