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'