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    • Photo of Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' foliage, fruit by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst'

    Also Known As

    • Early Amethyst Beauty Berry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' plant details

    Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, compact, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Very showy, large clusters of bright, glossy, amethyst-purple berries late summer through October (starts earlier on this cultivar than species) are the fame of this deciduous shrub growing 3-4’ high and 4-5’ wide. Sun best for fruit development; well drained, moist soil preferred but takes some drought. Flowers/fruits on new growth. Birds enjoy the fruits. Nice in cut arrangements. Easy to grow and NEEDS a spot in your garden!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    A beacon for the fall border, this deciduous Korean species is considered by many to be the most refined Beautyberry, and its boldly hued early September fruit occurs well before other varieties. Small and shiny, rounded berry clusters achieve an astonishing, almost electric lavender hue. Flowers are delicate, diminutive and pink, quietly dressing up its handsome, very green leaf mass and gracefully rounded form. 'Early Amethyst' prefers well drained soil, tolerates some drought, appreciates a late winter pruning and produces more fruit when planted in groups.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    A spectacular plant for the fall and early winter with its abundant displays of bright purple berries. A more compact variety, it has a mature size of 3-4' tall and wide. Great for small hedges or in mass plantings.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Tiny purple berries appear in profusion in late summer on this improved Beautyberry. The stems arch and bend to show off the berries to best effect. Grows 3-4' high and wide.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    The bright-purple berries of Callicarpas are really quite astonishing!; this 3-4' rounded shrub (new from Arnold Arb.) offers them earlier in the season allowing for more time to enjoy them in garden or vase. S-P/M

    By: Forestfarm

    September. Introduced by the Arnold Arboretum. Callicarpa is Greek for Beautiful Fruit and it certainly has that! Berries dry beautifully for arrangements. Best fruit when cross-pollinated between several plants. Will die back in zone 5 more like a Perennial but returns in the Spring.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Bright purple round berries show off earlier than other varieties. Usually fruit color is well timed with the leaves turning golden yellow. Deciduous 5' x 5'

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' plant

    How to Grow Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    See other plant types of Callicarpa for your garden

    Callicarpa giraldii 'Profusion'

    Scientific Name: Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion'

    aka Callicarpa 'Profusion', Callicarpa bodinieri 'Profusion', American Beautyberry, Beautyberry, Beautybush, Profusion Beautyberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Callicarpa giraldii 'Profusion' fruit by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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    Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa'

    aka Callicarpa japonica 'Alba', Leucocarpa Japanese Beauty Berry, Leucocarpa Japanese Beauty Bush, White Beauty Berry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa' fruit by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet'

    aka Duet Variegated White Beautyberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet' fruit by Maples N More Nursery
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    Callicarpa dichotoma f. albifructa

    aka Callicarpa dichitoma 'Albifructus', Callicarpa dichotoma 'Alba', Callicarpa gracilis, Callicarpa purpurea, Porphyra dichotoma, White Beautyberry, White Berried Beautyberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Callicarpa dichotoma f. albifructa flower by Fantastic Plants
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    Callicarpa giraldii

    aka Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii, Beautyberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Callicarpa giraldii fruit by Kurt Stueber
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