Bodinier beautyberry

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A deciduous shrub to 2.5m high, with narrowly ovate, toothed dark green leaves that tint pink and purple in autumn. In mid-summer, produces small lilac coloured flowers in clusters along the stems, these are followed in autumn by glossy, round, pale lilac berries

Scientific classification

Species: Bodinier beautyberry (Callicarpa bodinieri)
Genus: Callicarpa
Family: Lamiaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy · Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Bodinier beautyberry pictures

Distribution of Bodinier beautyberry

Distribution map

C and Western China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Bodinier beautyberry

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Bodinier beautyberry care guide

Moderate regular watering, well drained loam prevents root waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, well drained loam prevents root waterlogging

Fertilizing

Deciduous shrub slow feed once annually in early spring month

Pruning

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.

Propagation

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

Growing

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

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