Bodinier beautyberry

Bodinier beautyberry · Pruning

Bodinier beautyberry · Callicarpa bodinieri

Grow in fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. Fruits best when grown in groups; at least two plants are needed to ensure pollination and berry production

Watering: Moderate regular watering, well drained loam prevents root waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune Bodinier beautyberry?

Shorten last year's flowering stems to one or two buds from the older woody framework. Remove thin, weak and dead shoots. Prune in early to mid-spring as growth resumes; avoid winter pruning that exposes new shoots to frost.