Callicarpa | |
Beautyberry | |
Cut entire plant back to 2' every March and feed with Flowertone. Dead-head remove spent blossoms every 2 weeks during summer. Deep soak with Miracle-gro every 2 weeks of summer. Re-mulch in June and January. Spray with Dormant Oil in March for insect control. | |
Attractive accent, border, or container plant | |
Full sun, well drained soil | |
Bright purple berries in the fall/winter. Birds love it | |
Prune late winter or early spring; spring flowering shrubs after bloom | |
Light pink in July | |
6' x 6' | |
3-5' | |
Bushy, rounded, deciduous shrub | |
Fast | |
Full to Partial Sun | |
-20 to -10 deg. F | |
Water regularly as needed | |
Foliage medium green above, yellow beneath | |
Violet to metallic colored berries in fall | |
Yellow to purplish foliage in fall |