Bodinier’s Beautyberry
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(Callicarpa giraldii)
Bodinier’s Beautyberry (Callicarpa giraldii)
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Summary
Callicarpa giraldii, commonly known as Beautyberry, is a deciduous shrub native to a range of habitats in Southeastern Asia and China, including forest margins, open woodlands, and thickets. It typically grows to a height and width of 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters), featuring a dense, rounded form. The shrub is notable for its small, clustered purple flowers that bloom in summer, followed by striking metallic purple berries in the fall, which persist into winter and are a highlight in the garden.
Beautyberry is valued for its vibrant fruit display, which can add a splash of color to the landscape when many other plants have ceased blooming. It is often used in ornamental plantings, as a border shrub, or for naturalizing in informal areas. This beautyberry prefers well-drained soil and tolerates a range of soil types. While it thrives in full sun or part shade, berry production is best with more sunlight. Pruning in late winter can encourage more prolific fruiting. It is generally pest and disease-resistant but can occasionally suffer from leaf spot or powdery mildew.CC BY-SA 4.0
Beautyberry is valued for its vibrant fruit display, which can add a splash of color to the landscape when many other plants have ceased blooming. It is often used in ornamental plantings, as a border shrub, or for naturalizing in informal areas. This beautyberry prefers well-drained soil and tolerates a range of soil types. While it thrives in full sun or part shade, berry production is best with more sunlight. Pruning in late winter can encourage more prolific fruiting. It is generally pest and disease-resistant but can occasionally suffer from leaf spot or powdery mildew.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 4-6 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
native to a range of habitats in Southeastern Asia and China, including forest margins, open woodlands, and thickets
Other Names
Common Names: Profusion Beautyberry, Beautyberry
Scientific Names: Callicarpa giraldii, Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii, Callicarpa giraldiana
GBIF Accepted Name: Callicarpa giraldii Hesse ex Rehder