Callicarpa japonica

Japanese Beautyberry

Family: Verbenaceae Vervain


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, cascades, container, erosion control, massing, standard, specimen
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, fragrant foliage, invasive