Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America
United States, Canada
Types
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Pectoral
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in making tea
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
Blue Berry Tree
POKEBERRY
In German
Blue Berry Baum
Kermesbeere
In French
Bleu Berry Tree
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
Árbol de la baya azul
Pokeberry
In Greek
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Árvore Berry Azul
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
alkiermes
In Latin
Berry lignum blue
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Caryophyllales
Family
Symplocaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Phytolacca
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Berry and Pokeberry
Season and care of Blue Berry and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Berry and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Berry is Loam and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Berry and Pokeberry Physical Information
Blue Berry and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Berry and Pokeberry are as follows:
Blue Berry flower color: White
Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Berry and Pokeberry
Care of Blue Berry and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.