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Beautyberry
Callicarpa |
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Description:
Beautyberry is pretty much maintenance free and grows easily in full sun or dappled shade
in a variety of soils. The violet berries are very popular with the birds!
Looks great in a naturalized setting with Oaks, Pines and darker-leaved shrubs such
as Sand Cherry and Holly. (Pollen may cause a slight irritation to allergy
sufferers.) |
| Common Name: |
Beautyberry |
| Botanical
Name: |
Callicarpa |
| Type: |
Deciduous shrub |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates drought and a little salt and
will grow in dry soils as well as well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay soils with a pH of
acidic to slightly alkaline (less than 6.8 - 7.7) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Fragrant, attracts birds, almost pest and
disease resistant |
| Pests: |
Mostly pest free except caterpillars may sometimes chew on
foliiage |
| Diseases: |
None serious |
| Care: |
Old wood should be pruned heavily in late fall to early
spring because flowers are fruits are produced on new growth.
Fertilize with Holly-tone, Plant-tone or a water-soluble fertilizer at the recommended
rates. Planting Instructions: Trees & Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Callicarpa
bodinieri 'Profusion'
Beautyberry
zones 5-8
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| Description: 'Profusion' received a Gold Medal from the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society as a plant of merit. The five foot long
Willow-like leaves turn pink to orange to purple in fall. This variety bears an
abundance of violet berries that are well liked by birds. |
| Bloom Color: |
Purple |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, yellow fall color |
| Height: |
6-10' |
| Spread: |
6-10' |
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