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Callicarpa giraldii

Also Known As

  • Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii
  • Beautyberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'
  • W: 8'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Callicarpa giraldii plant details

Callicarpa giraldii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callicarpa giraldii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callicarpa giraldii

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This deciduous shrub will be 10' x 8'. The leaves are dark green to 7". Small pink flowers in 1" clusters appear in midsummer. Violet-purple fruit appear in autumn and persist all winter--absolutely stunning on the bare branches. In addition, the leaves turn shades of red and maroon in the fall.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Callicarpa giraldii plant

How to Grow Callicarpa giraldii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Fruit

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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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aka Early Amethyst Beauty Berry

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 4'-5'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst' foliage, fruit by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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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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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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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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