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Species: Callicarpa dichotoma

(kal-i-kar'pah di-kot'-o-ma)

Callicarpa dichotoma

Japanese Beautyberry

Found on Course Walks

Flowering Landscape Shrubs

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Several cultivars, many related species and varieties listed below as well.

'Albifructus', 'Duet', 'Early Amethyst', 'Issai', 'Pearl Glam', 'Summer Snow'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub < 4 feet

3' - 4' (equal spread)

Deciduous

bushy, rounded arching shrub

Very small pink or white flowers in July; blue-green leaves turn yellow to purplish with vivid violet purple fruit in fall.

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

5a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

full sun or light shade, fast growing

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

may suffer from leaf spots, black mold, various stem diseases

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

native to Japan; easily transplanted from containers; regular pruning required to keep form attractive; doesn't seem to be a favorite of deer

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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