Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Not available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple
Black, Brown
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Needs less watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Beautyberry
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
sasanqua
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
sasanqua
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
sasanqua
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
sasanqua
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Sasankya
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Sasankya
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Sasankya
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Sasanqua
Season and care of Beautyberry and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Beautyberry and Sasanqua Physical Information
Beautyberry and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Sasanqua are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Beautyberry and Sasanqua
Care of Beautyberry and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.