Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-6
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Scale Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Beautyberry
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
Silverberry
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Silverberry
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Silverberry
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Silverberry
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Silverberry
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Silverberry
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Silverberry
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Elaeagnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Silverberry
Season and care of Beautyberry and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Beautyberry and Silverberry Physical Information
Beautyberry and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Silverberry are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Beautyberry and Silverberry
Care of Beautyberry and Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.