purple beautyberry

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A dense, upright shrub with bright green, oval leaves with serrated edges. Pale pink flowers appear in clusters at the base of the leaves in summer, followed by bright purple berries

purple beautyberry

Scientific classification

Species
purple beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma)
Genus
Callicarpa
Family
Lamiaceae
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
1-1.5 metres
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of purple beautyberry

Distribution map

Plant distribution
  • Native
  • Introduced
  • Cultivated

Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of purple beautyberry

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purple beautyberry care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed in autumn or spring or propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat

Growing

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

Generally pest-free

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