Callicarpa dichotoma
Purple Beautyberry
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Purple Beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma) - Description
C. dichotoma is native to China, Korea, and Japan. They grow to about 4 feet tall and slightly wider, with slender branches.
Purple Beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma) - Blooming
Flowers are small clusters of lilac or pink that appear in the summer. Purple or violet fruits persist on the stem well into winter. Fruits best during long, hot summers.
Purple Beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma) - Growth
These deciduous shrubs perform well in either full sun or light shade. Normally grown for their long arching stems and fruit display. Can survive in the coldest of regions, but may die back in frosts with sprouts from the roots appearing in the spring. In less hardy, frost-prone areas, grow Callicarpa in a cool greenhouse. In summer, move plants outdoors.
Purple Beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma) - Planting
In autumn or spring, sow seeds in a cold frame using containers. Can also propagate from cuttings: softwood in spring, or semi-ripe in summer.
Purple Beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma) - Pest
Dieback, leaf scorch, fungal leaf spots, black mildew, and cottony camellia are common problems.
Purple Beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma) - Interesting facts
Scientists have discovered that American Beautyberry is a natural insect repellant. The berries have also been used to make wine.
Purple Beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma) - Soil and irrigation
Needs moderate to regular water. Does best in fertile, well-drained soil. Water freely during the growing season, moderately in winter.
