Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
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
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Beautyberry
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Ohio buckeye
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Beautyberry and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Beautyberry and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Beautyberry and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Beautyberry and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Beautyberry and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.