Photo of Callicarpa bodinieri fruit by Karl Gercens III

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Callicarpa bodinieri

Also Known As

  • Beautyberry
  • Bodinier Beautyberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Callicarpa bodinieri plant details

Callicarpa bodinieri is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callicarpa bodinieri

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fall color, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callicarpa bodinieri

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a stunning rarely seen Beautyberry from China. Featured as the 11-18-01 Plant Portrait at England's Garden Plant Conservation. The foliage emerges a beautiful bronze color in spring then turns bright green. Small lavender flowers appear on new growth in mid-summer which lead the way to shimmering clusters of drupes (berry-like fruit) which are intensely purple in early fall. The berries persist after leaf drop. Full sun promotes maximum berry production. Prune in early spring if necessary. Monthly or time-release fertilizer makes a big difference in fruit production.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Callicarpa bodinieri plant

How to Grow Callicarpa bodinieri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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