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