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    • Photo of Callicarpa mollis flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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    Callicarpa mollis

    Also Known As

    • Beautyberry
    • Japanese Beautyberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Callicarpa mollis plant details

    Callicarpa mollis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Callicarpa mollis

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring
    Uses: hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Callicarpa mollis

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer, wind
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The dense down which covers most of its parts and its lighter-colored purplish-rose flowers and fruits distinguish this small-to-medium-size shrub from its better-known siblings. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Unlike the other two Japanese Beautyberries, Callicarpa mollis (which means 'soft') has furry leaves and prior to foliage drop, the berries look like they're sitting in little furry nests! Additionally, the flowers of C. mollis face down. Opposite leaves on brown branches. Virtually impossible to find in the trade. Not quite as hardy as the others, 7-10.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Callicarpa mollis plant

    How to Grow Callicarpa mollis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • 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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