Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet'

Also Known As

Duet Variegated White Beautyberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet' plant details

Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fall color, fall interest, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet'

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

Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Duet Beautyberry is a small shrub known for its beautiful autumn showing of white berries and variegated foliage. Birds love the white berries in fall and winter months. This is a compact shrub. Duet Beautyberry needs very little pruning. It is deer resistant and tolerates most soil conditions.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Recently released by the U.S. National Arboretum and shared with us by plantsman Ted Stephens, this fabulous, variegated sport of C. dichotoma f. albafructus was discovered at Tennessee Technological University by Dr. Gary Bachman and Mr. Edgar Davis. A gracefully rounded, deciduous shrub, to 5-6 ft tall, the medium green leaves dressed with creamy yellow margins fading to white and clusters of white berries from late summer into late autumn. Easy in full sun to half shade with regular summer for best fruiting. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5-8.

By: Cistus Nursery

A deciduous shrub, hardy in zone 5-8. Mature growth is 6' tall x 6' wide. Attracts birds, butterflies, and bees. This variegated leaf form has showy green and yellow foliage all summer, pinkish flowers in spring. In late summer profuse clusters of chalky white berries that persist thru fall into winter. Likes morning sun, part shade in afternoon. A real Beauty.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

A beautiful new variegated Japanese Beautyberry, which was recently introduced by the US National Arboretum. The brilliantly variegated white and green foliage provide a striking contrast to neighboring shrubs and an excellent backdrop for brightly colored perennials. Produces white berries in summer and fall.

By: Almost Eden

Callicarpas have been sort of a two season plant - delicate blooms in spring, berries in Fall. Variegated 'Duet' has turned it into a 3 season plant with beautiful Variegated foliage to fill in the gap between the blooms and the Knockout white berries. Introduced by the National Arboretum. Medium green leaves with distinct creamy margins. This is the first 'stable' variegated Callicarpa. Arboretum Fact Sheet on Duet.