Beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst')

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beautyberries
Featured
Resistances
Deer Resistant
Soil pH Preferences
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5), Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Uses
Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant
Birds, Butterflies
Bloom Size
Under 1"
Containers
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
Flower Color
Purple, Other: Lavender-pink.
Flower Time
Summer
Flowers
Showy, Blooms on new wood
Fruit
Showy, Edible to birds, Other: Clusters of 1/8 inch glossy purple berries
Leaves
Deciduous
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Plant Habit
Shrub
Plant Height
3 to 4 feet (.9-1.2m)
Plant Spread
4 to 5 feet (1.2-1.5m)
Detailed Information

Beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma), including the ‘Early Amethyst’ cultivar, is native to **East Asia**. More specifically, it’s found in:

* **China**
* **Korea**
* **Japan**
* **Vietnam**

It has become a popular ornamental shrub in gardens around the world due to its attractive foliage and vibrant purple berries.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots