Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China
Types
not available
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
Beautyberry
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
Red Chokeberry
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Red aronii
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
arbutifolia
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Beautyberry
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Beautyberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Red Chokeberry and Beautyberry Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Beautyberry are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Chokeberry and Beautyberry
Care of Red Chokeberry and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry 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.