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 5–8Climate Temperate

Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — The Purple Beautyberry, or Callicarpa dichotoma, is an ornamental shrub prized for its vibrant

Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — The Purple Beautyberry, or Callicarpa dichotoma, is an ornamental shrub prized for its vibrant

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) — In summer, small pink flowers bloom, making way for berry clusters in fall

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) — scientifically known as Callicarpa dichotoma

Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — This exquisite specimen typically reaches a height of 3 to 4 feet with a similar spread

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Verbenaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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 Purple Beautyberry, or Callicarpa dichotoma, is an ornamental shrub prized for its vibrant

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) — In summer, small pink flowers bloom, making way for berry clusters in fall

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) — scientifically known as Callicarpa dichotoma

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) — making it a graceful addition to the mid-ground layer of a garden landscape

Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — The arching branches contribute to a refined

Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — bright green leaves that measure about 1 to 3 inches long

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) — Following the floral display

Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — Callicarpa dichotoma thrives in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a variety of

Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — the unmistakable metallic purple berries emerge in tight clusters along the stems

Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — This low-maintenance shrub requires minimal pruning

Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — primarily for shaping or to remove any dead or broken branches

Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — the Purple Beautyberry is relatively drought tolerant

Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — Regular watering is advised to establish a strong root system

Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — the berries attract an array of birds

Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyb (Callicarpa Dichotoma) — adding dynamic wildlife interest to the garden setting

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) — shrub for full or half

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) — In summer, small pink flowers bloom, making way for berry clusters in fall; the Purple Beautyberry

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