Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
China
Types
Not Available
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Yellow
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple
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
Lanceolate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Scale Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve, VD
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Beautyberry
In Hindi
Silverberry
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Silverberry
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
Silverberry
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
Silverberry
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
Silverberry
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Silverberry
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Silverberry
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Callicarpa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silverberry and Beautyberry
Season and care of Silverberry and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Silverberry and Beautyberry Physical Information
Silverberry and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Beautyberry are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silverberry and Beautyberry
Care of Silverberry and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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.