Species: Callicarpa dichotoma
(kal-i-kar'pah di-kot'-o-ma)
Japanese Beautyberry
Found on Course Walks
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
