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About Beautyberry and Indian Hawthorn


About Indian Hawthorn and Beautyberry


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Broadleaf Evergreen   

Origin
China   
Eastern Asia   

Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica   
Not Available   

Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade   
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
Not Available   

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   
21,22   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
609.60 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
243.84 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Lavender   
White, Red, Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Purple   
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought, Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week   
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

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   
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Fungal Diseases, Insects   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Pollen   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Sometimes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'   
RHAPHIOLEPIS   

Common Name
Beautyberry   
Indian hawthorn   

In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant   
भारतीय नागफनी   

In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze   
indische Hawthorn   

In French
Beauté Berry Plante   
Indian Hawthorn   

In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza   
Indian Hawthorn   

In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών   
Ινδικό Hawthorn   

In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza   
indiana Hawthorn   

In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin   
Indyjski Hawthorn   

In Latin
Planta forma Berry   
Latin Hawthorn   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Vascular plant   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Lamiales   
Rosales   

Family
Verbenaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Callicarpa   
Rhaphiolepis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Maleae   

Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae   
Amygdaloideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
15   
99+

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Properties of Beautyberry and Indian Hawthorn

Wondering what are the properties of Beautyberry and Indian Hawthorn? We provide you with everything About Beautyberry and Indian Hawthorn. Beautyberry doesn't have thorns and Indian Hawthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Beautyberry does not have fragrant flowers. Beautyberry has allergic reactions like Pollen and Indian Hawthorn has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Beautyberry and Indian Hawthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Beautyberry and Indian Hawthorn

Season and care of Beautyberry and Indian Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Indian Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Hawthorn season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.

Beautyberry and Indian Hawthorn Physical Information

Beautyberry and Indian Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Beautyberry and Indian Hawthorn are as follows:

Care of Beautyberry and Indian Hawthorn

Care of Beautyberry and Indian Hawthorn 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 Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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