Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
it is a type of blueberry
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Habitat
Not Applicable
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Crescent-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
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, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Japanese Blueberry
Beautyberry
In Hindi
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
japanische Blaubeere
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
bleuet japonais
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
arándanos japonés
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
blueberry japonês
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Japoński borówki
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Vaccinium Italica
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Lamiales
Family
Elaeocarpaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Elaeocarpus
Callicarpa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Blueberry and Beautyberry
Season and care of Japanese Blueberry and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Blueberry and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Japanese Blueberry and Beautyberry Physical Information
Japanese Blueberry and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Japanese Blueberry and Beautyberry are as follows:
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Beautyberry
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs 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 Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.