Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States
China
Types
Not Available
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Unknown
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
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
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
SERENOA repens
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Saw Palmetto
Beautyberry
In Hindi
Serenoa
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Sägepalme
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
Serenoa repens
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
Serenoa repens
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
Serenoa
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
Serenoa repens
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Serenoa
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Serenoa
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Serenoa Hook. f.
Callicarpa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trifolieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Saw Palmetto and Beautyberry
Season and care of Saw Palmetto and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Saw Palmetto and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Saw Palmetto and Beautyberry Physical Information
Saw Palmetto and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Saw Palmetto and Beautyberry are as follows:
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Saw Palmetto and Beautyberry
Care of Saw Palmetto and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saw Palmetto 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 Saw Palmetto 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.