Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
China
Types
Not Available
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Beautyberry
In Hindi
Holywood
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Holywood
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
Holywood
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
Holywood
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
Holywood
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
Holywood
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Holywood
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Holywood
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Guaiacum
Callicarpa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Beautyberry
Season and care of Holywood and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Holywood and Beautyberry Physical Information
Holywood and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Beautyberry are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Holywood and Beautyberry
Care of Holywood and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.