CATEGORY- Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil is dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, turning yellow or red in autumn
4.Flowers – Small, pink to light purple flowers in clusters before berry formation
5.Berries – Bright purple to violet berries in dense clusters
6.Type – Ornamental deciduous shrub
7.Feed – Compost or balanced fertilizer every 2 months
8.Watering – Moderate; regular watering during dry spells
9.Soil – Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil
10.Sunlight – Thrives in full sun to partial shade
11.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (16°C–29°C); prefers temperate to warm climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a site with full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and gently firm around the base.
5.Water well and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Callicarpa cana
2.Common names: Beautyberry
3.Hindi: कॅलिकार्पा (Callicarpa)
4.Tamil: அழகுபழம் (Azhagu Pazham)
5.Telugu: అందపు ద్రాక్ష (Andapu Drākṣa)
6.Kannada: ಸುಂದರ ಜಾನಪದ (Sundara Jānapada)
7.Marathi: सुंदर बेरी (Sundar Beri)
8.Malayalam: സുന്ദര ബെറി (Sundara Berry)