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    Callicarpa dichotoma

    Also Known As

    • Beauty Berry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Callicarpa dichotoma plant details

    Callicarpa dichotoma is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring purple 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 dichotoma

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Callicarpa dichotoma

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Compact Japanese Beautyberry. 2-4' tall shrubs may go unnoticed in spring and early summer, but become stars in September and October with lilac-violet berries are arranged in clusters on arching stems. Yellow fall foliage offers great contrast to the fruit. Grow 3-5' wide and likes well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant several for good berry set. Shipping bulky 1 gallon plants and we have some larger specimens available for nursery pickup.

    By: Avant Gardens

    The most graceful and refined of the species w/ its leaves in one plane rather than in whorls. The long slender branches arch to touch the ground at their tips. Avoid excess fertilizer; use low nitrogen to avoid legginess. Will die back in zone 5 but return in spring.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Callicarpa dichotoma plant

    How to Grow Callicarpa dichotoma

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    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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