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Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb

Callicarpa Dichotoma

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Overview

The Purple Beautyberry, or Callicarpa dichotoma, is an ornamental shrub prized for its vibrant purple berries. It reaches 4 to 6 feet in height and spreads approximately 4 feet. In summer, small pink flowers bloom, making way for berry clusters in fall. The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. The showy berries attract birds and provide striking winter interest in the landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 5–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — making it a graceful addition to the mid-ground layer of a garden landscape
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — scientifically known as Callicarpa dichotoma; the Purple Beautyberry is relatively drought tolerantPurple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — primarily for shaping or to remove any dead or broken branchesPurple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — adding dynamic wildlife interest to the garden settingPurple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — Following the floral displayPurple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — It reaches 4 to 6 feet in height and spreads approximately 4 feetPurple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil+40

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Verbenaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — making it a graceful addition to the mid-ground layer of a garden landscape
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — scientifically known as Callicarpa dichotoma; the Purple Beautyberry is relatively drought tolerant
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — primarily for shaping or to remove any dead or broken branches
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — adding dynamic wildlife interest to the garden setting
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — Following the floral display
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — It reaches 4 to 6 feet in height and spreads approximately 4 feet
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — the Purple Beautyberry is relatively drought tolerant
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — bright green leaves that measure about 1 to 3 inches long
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil, image 25
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — This exquisite specimen typically reaches a height of 3 to 4 feet with a similar spread
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — In summer, small pink flowers bloom, making way for berry clusters in fall; the Purple Beautyberry
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — the unmistakable metallic purple berries emerge in tight clusters along the stems
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — It reaches 4 to 6 feet in height and spreads approximately 4 feet; providing a fresh backdrop for
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — This low-maintenance shrub requires minimal pruning
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — the berries attract an array of birds
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — shrub for full or half
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — In summer, small pink flowers bloom, making way for berry clusters in fall
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — providing a fresh backdrop for the delicate clusters of pink to lavender flowers that bloom in the
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — The showy berries attract birds and provide striking winter interest in the landscape
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — The showy berries attract birds and provide striking winter interest in the landscape; providing a
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — The arching branches contribute to a refined
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — The Purple Beautyberry, or Callicarpa dichotoma, is an ornamental shrub prized for its, image 22
Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — Regular watering is advised to establish a strong root system
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