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    • Photo of Callicarpa bodinieri fruit by Karl Gercens III

    Photo 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

    See other plant types of Callicarpa for your garden

    Callicarpa giraldii 'Profusion'

    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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    Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst'

    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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    Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa'

    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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    Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet'

    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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    Callicarpa dichotoma f. albifructa

    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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