Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
common pear
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
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
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
Beautyberry
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
Seckel Pear
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Kultur-Birne
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Poirier commun
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Seckel Pear
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Beautyberry and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Seckel Pear season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Beautyberry and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Beautyberry and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Beautyberry and Seckel Pear
Care of Beautyberry and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.