Callicarpa japonica var. luxurians

Also Known As

Japanese Beautyberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

6b-9b

Callicarpa japonica var. luxurians plant details

Callicarpa japonica var. luxurians is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with. purple fruit. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callicarpa japonica var. luxurians

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callicarpa japonica var. luxurians

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A robust beautyberry from, indeed, Japan -- think Callicarpa 'Profusion' but with arching branches to 8' or more and larger, deep lavender-purple berries. For us, at the height of color as the leaves turn gold in October and November. Perfect for a woodland garden in dappled shade where sun is very hot or sun in the East. In the West we give ours a bit more sun to encourage early fruit ripening with at least occasional summer water to push it ahead. So far has tested frost hardy to upper USDA zone 6.