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Beautyberry

Callicarpa Bodinieri

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Overview

The Beautyberry, Callicarpa bodinieri, is a deciduous shrub boasting clusters of vibrant purple berries in fall, after delicate pink flowers in summer. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it reaches up to 6 ft in height and spread. Hardy in USDA zones 5-8, it requires well-drained soil. Prune in late winter to maintain shape. Its striking berries attract birds, adding dynamic life to the landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 5–8Climate Temperate
Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — is a striking deciduous shrub known for its vibrant display of purple berries in late summer and fall

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
6–12 Ft.
Mature width
6–12 Ft.

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — is a deciduous shrub boasting clusters of vibrant purple berries in fall; hardy in USDA zones 5-8, it requires, image 169
Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — after delicate pink flowers in summer; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8, image 170
Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it reaches up to 6 ft in height and spread; regular pruning in late, image 171
Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — Prune in late winter to maintain shape; is a striking deciduous shrub known for its vibrant display of purple, image 173
Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — Hardy in USDA zones 5-8, it requires well-drained soil; is a deciduous shrub boasting clusters of vibrant, image 172

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