Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa'

Also Known As

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

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa' plant details

Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Attracts beneficial insects. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, fall color, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Smaller than its sister species, this compact variety also has pink flowers and showy white fruits in fall. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

CALLICARPA JAPONICA ALBA , known as japanese beautyberry, growing to 6' tall and spread to 5' in sun to pt shade. Flowers mid summer followed by a profusion of white berry clusters that attract large numbers of birds for food. Branches great for cut arrangements. A decidious shrub, the berries last into winter.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Extremely effective planted in groups. This white form is a good looking plant, not readily available in commerce. Color is really better than the species, according to some. Lighter green leaves.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

An upright shrub to 6' x 6' . This species has larger leaves than other Callicarpa. The plant is covered in summer with pink or white flowers in 1¼" clusters along the branches. White fruit appear in autumn along with the yellow leaves of fall. A lovely Japanese native.