Beautyberry

Callicarpa Bodinieri

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Overview

The Beautyberry, Callicarpa bodinieri, is a deciduous shrub boasting clusters of vibrant purple berries in fall, after delicate pink flowers in summer. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it reaches up to 6 ft in height and spread. Hardy in USDA zones 5-8, it requires well-drained soil. Prune in late winter to maintain shape. Its striking berries attract birds, adding dynamic life to the landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 5–8Climate Temperate

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — is a striking deciduous shrub known for its vibrant display of purple berries in late summer and fall

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–12 Ft.
Mature width: 6–12 Ft.

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Photos (173)

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — shrub for full or half; and can attract birds and beneficial wildlife to their garden, image 72

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — after delicate pink flowers in summer; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8, image 74

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it reaches up to 6 ft in height and spread; regular pruning in late, image 75

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — Hardy in USDA zones 5-8, it requires well-drained soil; is a deciduous shrub boasting clusters of vibrant, image 76

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — This plant typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 6 feet and spreads out 3 to 5 feet; preferring a sunny to, image 81

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — commonly referred to as Beautyberry; pink and purple flowers in the garden, image 79

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — is a striking deciduous shrub known for its vibrant display of purple berries in late summer and fall; prune, image 80

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — allowing it to serve as a stunning focal point or accent within a mixed border; it's worth noting to the, image 82

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8; after delicate pink flowers in summer, image 83

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — preferring a sunny to part shade location with well-drained soil; this plant typically reaches a mature height, image 84

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — the Beautyberry boasts small pink to light purple flowers in summer; these berry clusters encircle the stems, image 85

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — which are quite subtle when compared to the dramatic show of clustered; shrub with pink and purple blooms, image 86

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — glossy berries that follow; its striking berries attract birds, adding dynamic life to the landscape, image 87

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — These berry clusters encircle the stems; the Beautyberry boasts small pink to light purple flowers in summer, image 88

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — Its striking berries attract birds, adding dynamic life to the landscape; glossy berries that follow, image 78

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — Prune in late winter to maintain shape; is a striking deciduous shrub known for its vibrant display of purple, image 77

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — after delicate pink flowers in summer; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8, image 98

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — it is recommended to plant the Beautyberry in full sun; requiring minimal attention once established, image 89

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — Regular pruning in late winter can enhance the shrub's form and promote vigorous growth; thriving in full sun, image 90

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — it's worth noting to the client that Callicarpa bodinieri is relatively low-maintenance; allowing it to serve, image 91

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — requiring minimal attention once established; it is recommended to plant the Beautyberry in full sun, image 92

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — and can attract birds and beneficial wildlife to their garden; shrub for full or half, image 93

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — pink and purple flowers in the garden; commonly referred to as Beautyberry, image 94

Beautyberry (Callicarpa Bodinieri) — shrub with pink and purple blooms; which are quite subtle when compared to the dramatic show of clustered, image 95

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