Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
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
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Beautyberry
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
चकोतरा
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Grapefruit
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Pomelo
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Toranja
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
grejpfrut
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Not Available
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Grapefruit
Season and care of Beautyberry and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beautyberry and Grapefruit Physical Information
Beautyberry and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Grapefruit are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Beautyberry and Grapefruit
Care of Beautyberry and Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.