Callicarpa shikokiana

Also Known As

American Beautyberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Callicarpa shikokiana plant details

Callicarpa shikokiana 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 shikokiana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callicarpa shikokiana

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another Beautyberry from southern Japan that's good for the Southern US. (Japan obviously cornered the market on Beautyberries!) Very rare, seen only at places like Dawes Arboretum and Raulston Arboretum. Pink flowers develop into lilac berries with medium-green leaves and arching branches. Unlike other Beautyberries that have clumps of berries at each leaf stem joint, Shikoku has berries that don't appear to be in round clumps but more at the stem ends. Reports on Dave's Garden that it's been grown in Zone 5A