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    • Photo of Callicarpa acuminata fruit by Almost Eden

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    Callicarpa acuminata

    Also Known As

    • Black Beautyberry
    • Mexican Beautyberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 5'-6'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Callicarpa acuminata plant details

    Callicarpa acuminata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Callicarpa acuminata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Callicarpa acuminata

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Large clusters of deep burgundy berries whorl around the arching stems of this Mexican Beautyberry and last through much of winter or until the birds find them sweet enough to enjoy. In all other regards Callicarpa acuminata very much resembles our native American Beautyberry, Callicarpa americana, though it may be slightly shorter in habit. The Black Beautyberry flowers and fruits on new wood. In the northern most portions of its range, zone 8, the Black Beautyberry may freeze back during the hardest winters but has been quite reliable to return in our gardens here in zone 8B experiencing temperatures in the low teens at times.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Callicarpa acuminata plant

    How to Grow Callicarpa acuminata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • 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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