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About Raintree and Beautyberry


About Beautyberry and Raintree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Shrub   

Origin
Brazil   
China   

Types
Not available   
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica   

Habitat
Tropical regions   
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
8-3   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm   
99+
609.60 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
300.00 cm   
99+
243.84 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender   
Pink, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Purple   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green, Yellow green, Rose   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lance shaped   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Tip cutting   
Cuttings, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
High   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Toxic   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Not Available   
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic   
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover   
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora   
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'   

Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree   
Beautyberry   

In Hindi
Raintree   
Beauty Berry Plant   

In German
raintree   
Schönheit Berry Pflanze   

In French
raintree   
Beauté Berry Plante   

In Spanish
raintree   
Planta de la baya de belleza   

In Greek
Raintree   
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών   

In Portuguese
Raintree   
Planta Berry beleza   

In Polish
Raintree   
Beauty Berry roślin   

In Latin
Raintree   
Planta forma Berry   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Vascular plant   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Solanales   
Lamiales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Verbenaceae   

Genus
Brunfelsia   
Callicarpa   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Petunioideae   
Amaryllidoideae   

Number of Species
50   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Raintree and Beautyberry

Wondering what are the properties of Raintree and Beautyberry? We provide you with everything About Raintree and Beautyberry. Raintree doesn't have thorns and Beautyberry doesn't have thorns. Also Raintree does not have fragrant flowers. Raintree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Beautyberry has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Raintree and Beautyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Raintree and Beautyberry

Season and care of Raintree and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Beautyberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Beautyberry is Neutral.

Raintree and Beautyberry Physical Information

Raintree and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Beautyberry are as follows:

Care of Raintree and Beautyberry

Care of Raintree and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.

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