Callicarpa dichotoma (Beautyberry)
Michael's Opinion
A show -stopping, stunning plant for the autumn garden and particularly effective when used 'en masse'. A rather easy plant to grow and maintain in the landscape but use as a backdrop until the fruit can be exposed to all in the autumn.
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Callicarpa |
| Species | dichotoma |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1-1.5 m |
| Spread | 1 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Vase shaped shrub. |
Photographs
Calicarpa dichotoma 'Early Amethyst'.